Expert Bed Bugs Management
Bed Bugs Management
A bed bug's life begins with an egg, grain like and milky white in color. Female bed bugs lay between one and five eggs each day and may lie up to 500 eggs within one lifetime. Eggs are laid singly or in clusters and are placed within tight cracks or crevices..Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed exclusively on blood. The name bed bug derives from the preferred habitat of warm houses and especially near or inside of beds and bedding or other sleep areas. Bed bugs are mainly active at night but are not exclusively nocturnal.
They usually feed on their hosts (either human or animals) without being noticed. They can survive up to 6 months on an average without feeding hence; elimination is the only way to manage them. Although the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) prefers feeding on humans, it will also bite other warm-blooded animals, including dogs, cats, birds and rodents. The bugs are sometimes mistaken for ticks, cockroaches, carpet beetles or other household insects. Immature bed bugs (nymphs) resemble the adults, but are smaller and lighter in color. Bed bugs don’t fly, or jump like fleas, but can crawl rapidly over floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
Why are they considered as Pests
Bed bugs are not known to transmit any pathogens as disease vectors however, there are Allergic reactions to their bites, which can be severe specially to babies. Effects ranging from no reaction to a small bite mark to, in rare cases, anaphylaxis (severe, whole-body reaction). Secondary infections of the skin from the bite reaction, such as impetigo, ecthyma, and lymphangitis.
Mental health impacts on people living in infested homes. Reported effects include anxiety, insomnia and systemic reactions. Further, bed bugs presence is one of the reason can lead to huge reputation loss and managing infestation remains a huge challenge specially in hospitality industry.
Sign of Bed Bug Infestation
Bed bugs population increases very fast and its very important to identify the early signs of infestation as its become a tedious task to manage them once the inestations reaches its peak. Some of the signs which indecates bed bug infestation are, Biting incedence in night with itchy skin. Blood stains on your sheets or pillowcases.- Dark or rusty spots of bedbug excrement on sheets and mattresses, bed clothes, and walls.
- Bedbug fecal spots, egg shells, or shed skins in areas where bedbugs hide.
- An offensive, musty odor from the bugs' scent glands.
How to we Prevent them
Tips for the prevention of bed bugs include eliminating clutter, sealing cracks and crevices in rooms, and inspecting mattresses, headboards, and linens routinely. Used furniture, clothing, and other items should be inspected thoroughly before bringing them into the house (avoid purchasing used mattresses). Bed bugs mainly travel through transport vehicles and public transports. Hence, all baggages to be throughly inspected after travelling.
Treatment Options
Bedbugs hideout spots are deep inside cavities of infested furniture’s and beds hence, prior treatment a thorough investigation is done to find all bed bug infested areas. Due to high resistance Bed bug do not respond to mild chemicals hence, strongly recommended chemical are used in all critical areas which take care of existing adult bedbugs and eggs in crevices are scrubbed and destroyed.
Treatment Frequency depends on facility to be treated and infestation level . It can vary from a single treatment to multiple application. Further, key to success depends on the Do's and do's Pre and post treatment are followed to the maximum feasibility.
Benifits of Choosing Us
Prior treatment a deep investigation is done to check all mosquitoes breeding hotspots, adult entry points along with resting areas and services are done based on findings which provide three level of defense against life challenging diseases like dengue, chikungunya etc. Odorless Government approved chemicals used which ensures safety with quality results.
Complete survey reports & support helps our customers for necessary mechanical proofing & key habitat modification which minimizes chances of re-infestation from surrounding environment. Interim calls if any are attended without any additional cost during the contract period.