Bedbugs are every homeowner’s worst nightmare. They easily infiltrate even the tidiest of homes, and once they’ve settled in, they can seem almost impossible to completely eliminate. Thankfully, after more than four decades as Lake Havasu City’s favorite exterminator, Havasu Pest Control knows a thing or two about kicking bedbugs out of your home. Here’s how you can help them protect your home against these annoying creepy crawlers.

Your Guide to Bedbugs

Know How to Spot Them

Bedbugs are often thought of as an invisible menace, but there are a few ways you can keep an eye out for their presence. First, get to know their general appearance: bedbugs are reddish brown in color, have oval-shaped bodies the size of an apple seed, with stripes across the abdomen. Regularly check your sheets for any signs of dead ones, or blood spots as an infestation will leave these traces behind. Bed bug “bites" (actually entry points of their blood-drawing beaks) often result in red, itchy welts. Bed bugs feed on any bare skin exposed while sleeping (face, neck, shoulders, arms, etc.). However, bite reactions are highly individual, depending upon the person’s sensitivity, much like a spider bite or a bee’s sting.

Know Where They Come From

Bedbugs are often thought of as limited to the bedroom, but they can thrive in any plush, thick furniture such as chairs, couches, and beds. Be careful of bringing them home with secondhand furniture or after a stay in a hotel. Also take care to wash children’s pajamas and other bedtime effects after a sleepover, since friends’ homes may be infested.

Know When to Call an Exterminator

There is no effective way to treat bedbugs on your own, so the best thing you can do is to know when to call in the experts. The moment you suspect bedbugs in your home, find a trusted pest control company in the area that shows their expertise through training and research of best treatment options. The longer you wait to call someone, the more chance you have of the problem spreading into other rooms and furniture. Look for companies that have experience with thermal remediation (heat treatment), as heat is the only treatment that kills the bugs and the eggs.

If you’re in the Lake Havasu City area and struggling with bedbugs, call Havasu Pest Control for a thorough inspection and customized bed bug treatment. With expertise spanning from termite treatment, pest control and semi annual weed control, they’re ready to tackle any pest control issue you may have. Contact them to schedule your inspection at (928) 855-1054, or visit their website for further details on their services.