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How To Identify And Get Rid Of A Bed Bug Infestation In Your Gilbert Home


 
bed bug infestation signs
 

January 05, 2023


If you're looking for a safe community that is rapidly expanding, look no further than Gilbert, Arizona. Once the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World," Gilbert is now a flourishing suburban community combined with thriving businesses that afford people endless job opportunities. One pest that loves thriving communities is the bed bug. Without pest control in Gilbert, this blood-sucking parasite might make area homes feel anything but safe.


Visible Signs Of A Bed Bug Infestation

Bed bugs seemed like a thing of the past for a long time, but recently they've been making a comeback. Likened to a hitchhiker, these pests are savvy travelers who efficiently use people and things to catch a ride into homes. Once bed bugs access homes, they leave visible signs of their presence.


Five visible signs that may indicate a bed bug infestation include:

  1. You're waking up with small, itchy, red bites (typically on legs and arms in straight lines or cluster patterns).

  2. You're finding rusty marks (like a bleeding marker) on bedding, walls, upholstery, and curtains.

  3. You find eggshells, molted skins, or eggs stuck to things (pale white).

  4. You're seeing moving brown "spots" on items (the size of an apple seed).

  5. You're noticing a sweet-smelling musty scent throughout your home.


Experiencing bites alone can't confirm bed bug bites; other common household pests in Gilbert often leave bites. Other bed bug signs accompanying bites should prompt homeowners to call Hardline Pest for verification and the best bed bug pest control near you.


The Problem With Having Bed Bugs In Your Home

Bed bugs bring severe problems, primarily because they live off the blood of those living inside (including pets if desperate) and reproduce rapidly. Upon entering homes, bed bugs typically head to the bedroom, where the blood they crave is readily available in large quantities. Bed bugs operate at night, and since most people never feel their bites, it often takes a few days before homeowners realize they have a problem. The longer bed bugs go unnoticed, the more they reproduce. Every year, females can produce about 500 eggs. Since babies only take 4 to 12 days to hatch, a new group of females can quickly contribute to the bed bug community. As populations get more extensive and blood supplies get smaller, bed bugs will branch out throughout homes looking for new blood sources. Removing bed bugs from Gilbert homes is challenging because they are elusive; homeowners need Hardline Pest for expert bed bug control in Gilbert.


How Bed Bugs Find Their Way Into Our Homes

Getting bed bugs in Gilbert has nothing to do with the cleanliness of homes. Bed bugs are interested in one thing – your blood. Since human blood is their preference, they will hang out in areas with considerable human activity. Hotel rooms, airplanes, buses, trains, offices, libraries, and schools are all high-traffic areas where bed bugs can hitch rides. Bed bugs will hide in cracks and crevices until they find a piece of clothing, a bag, furniture, or even a box to latch onto for a free ride into homes. Bed bugs in apartments quickly move from apartment to apartment by using their legs to walk next door. Their petite bodies and stealth enable them to ride into homes unnoticed. With bed bug cases on the rise again, homeowners can use an expert pest control company like Hardline Pest for local pest control for bed bugs.


The Best Way To Completely Get Rid Of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are challenging to remove. If homeowners don't ensure the complete removal of bed bugs, they will continue to reproduce and return repeatedly. With help from Hardline Pest, homeowners can confidently rest in the knowledge that our bed bug control techniques for your home will resolve your bed bug issues. With 12 years of pest industry experience, we are so confident in our ability to resolve your pest problem that we offer a 100% guarantee. Don't let bed bugs overtake your property; contact Hardline Pest today for a free consultation, inspection, and quote, and to learn more about our residential and commercial pest control services in Gilbert.


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