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Major Pest Control, the leader in pest control in Calgary wants to help people eliminate bed bugs quickly and safely. Their complete resource outlines effective solutions for anyone who has discovered these pests in their homes.

Understanding Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are a problem in homes world-wide. Their ability to hide in clothing, as well as their fast reproductive cycle has allowed them to quickly infest homes and any establishments where people congregate. These pests scientifically known as Cimex lectularius are small and reddish-brown insects that feed on human blood. They often leaving itchy bites and causing discomfort, although not everyone who is bitten will react. 10 days after feeding, a female bed bug will lay 1-7 eggs, these eggs will hatch in 7-10 days. 4-5 weeks after that, the new bed bugs will start laying their own eggs. Bed bugs will survive months in between feeding. All these factors make eradicating bed bugs difficult; an understanding of these pests will help people effectively get rid of them in their homes.

How to Identify and Find Bed Bugs

Eradicating bed bugs requires knowing what they look like, and where they hide. Bed bugs are small – about the size of an apple seed, making them hard to spot, especially as they hide in small crevices easily. Mature bed bugs are reddish brown, oval and flat, unless they recently have fed. Nymphs are white and translucent, while their eggs are the size and shape of a grain of rice, and white as well. They prefer to hide close to their food source, and will hide behind baseboards, rugs and carpets, under loose wallpaper and in electrical appliances for example, which makes detection very difficult. In larger numbers, bed bugs will give off a small similar to rotting fruit.

First Steps of Treatment

Start decluttering infested areas, to eliminate many bed bugs hiding spots. Pull beds 6” away from walls and furniture, do not let bed sheets hang to the floor, this makes it harder for bed bugs to feed. Wash and dry clothes and bedding as hot as the machines will allow to kill bed bugs and eggs. Carry laundry in a plastic bag or fully enclosed bin to prevent bugs or eggs from falling from the laundry, spreading the infestation. Vacuum crevices, and carpets, then dispose of vacuum bag immediately.

Using Insecticides

While insecticides can be effective, choose products for bed bugs with EPA-approved labels for indoor use and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Use insecticides on crevices and hiding spots. Repeated applications may be necessary in order to eliminate all life stages.

Bed Bugs Cannot Handle Heat

Bed bugs cannot live in extreme heat, steam cleaners and professional heat treatments raise the temperature hot enough to kill bed bugs and their eggs. Use caution as heat can damage to sensitive materials and increase risk of fire. Without the right temperature for long enough, it may not be effective, therefore, if homeowners plan on using heat, consult with a professional to ensure it is done safely and effectively.

Professional Help

If the treatments are unsuccessful, people may want to hire professional pest control services. They have the expertise, tools and experience to help get rid of bed bugs. Professionals will inspect the space, then formulate a treatment plan for each home.

Protection Against Re-Infestations

Once bed bugs have been eliminated, these steps will help prevent a re-infestation: keep bedrooms free of clutter, especially around beds. Protect mattresses and box springs with bug proof encasements. When travelling, inspect hotel rooms upon arrival, launder clothes soon after returning home. Be watching for signs of bed bugs, such as dark red spots on sheets – a sign of a recent blood meal, or dark brown spots on places such as the bedframe indicates bed bug fecal matter. 

Resources and Information

To help people eliminate and prevent bed bugs, Major Pest Control put a wealth of resources on their website. The information includes videos and articles about bed bugs and other common household pests. They also have a book called “Major Pest Control: Stories from the Trenches A Homeowners Guide to Pest Control” written by Associate Certified Entomologist, Jun Bukht.

About Major Pest Control

Major Pest Control Pest Control is a leading commercial and residential pest control company in Calgary. They are committed to providing high-quality pest control while educating the public on common pests, to help everyone live and work in healthy and clean spaces.

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