What Reno Homeowners Need To Know About Bed Bugs

The main reason bed bugs are so common is that these pests need humans to survive. They are parasites that survive by drinking the blood of humans. So, while bed bugs are a nasty pest for us, we are vital for them.

Bed bugs usually live around the seams of mattresses and other furniture or inside of holes in the walls during the day. Then, at night, they are able to sense the carbon dioxide that we emit, which enables them to sense when we are sleeping. They will then emerge to get a blood meal.

One of the main misconceptions about bed bugs is that they come inside outdoors. But, this isn’t how bed bugs function. Instead, as stowaways, they are best understood hitching a ride on luggage, purses, or other items that we carry with us. Because, while bed bugs do need to bite us to survive, they don't actually live on our bodies. 

Bed bugs can also be found almost anywhere, even in places with no beds. Some of the most common bed bug “hotspots” are laundromats, hotels, public transportation, schools, and office buildings.

Along with carrying bed bugs inside after running errands and traveling, you could also have an infestation from secondhand items. When you bring them in, bed bugs can already be on items like mattresses, bedding, couches, appliances, curtains, and more.

Since bed bugs need to bite us, they prefer to stay close to where we sleep. They are best known for congregating around the seams of mattresses, but people often underestimate how widespread bed bugs become. As the infestation grows, they can move from room to room. You might be able to find them living inside the holes of electrical outlets or on carpets and other furniture.

The other issue is that bed bugs are relatively tiny. They are only about the size of an apple seed when fully grown. The best and simplest way to detect and remove a bed bug infestation is to contact the Reno bed bug control experts at Natura Pest Control.

The primary thing most people know about bed bugs is that they are invasive, but even still, it’s easy to assume that you can remove bed bugs independently. Sadly, this is rarely the case. In order to completely eradicate Reno bed bugs, every single adult and egg needs to be destroyed.

So, to have effective bed bug removal, it’s best to contact the Reno pest control technicians. Find out about our comprehensive bed bug eradication options by giving Natura Pest Control a call today.