Bed Bugs in Jacksonville Florida

Good night.  Sleep tight.  Don’t let the bed bugs bite!  I remember my parents saying this when I was a small child just before tucking me into bed at night.  But I really never knew what that meant.  After all, I had never even seen a bed bug!

Well, it’s amazing how things can change over the years.  To say I haven’t seen a bed bug now would be quite an understatement, as I have seen thousands within the last five years or so.  The bottom line is:  They are here now and will be for quite a while, from what the experts tell us.  So with that said, where does that leave us?  What can we do to keep from getting them in our homes?

First of all, no one is immune.  It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, what gender or ethnic background.  Any one of us can get them!  And, by the way, in case you didn’t already know, they are epidemic throughout the United States right now.  This is a wakeup call for all of us to be cautious and aware, and to be proactive in the way we now think about these disgusting blood-sucking parasites.

Bed bugs can be found just about anywhere today – in clothing stores, hotels, motels, theaters, restaurants, mass transit, homes, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.  Visual Inspections are critical in determining whether or not you have bed bugs because they are experts at hiding and are very hard to see.  Newly emerged nymphs are a clear cream color approximately one millimeter in length and can hide almost anywhere within a room and in your clothing.  Check all belongings to make sure you don’t bring any bed bug hitchhikers back to your home.  If you suspect you have any in your clothing, 20 minutes in a hot dryer will usually eliminate them.

At home, start with inspecting the bed, the head area first, then the mattress, box springs and headboard.  Look for live bugs and smear marks, red or black in color.  Include inspecting furniture like recliners, couches, sofas, chairs, and even tables.  Use a bright flashlight and a magnifying glass.  If you confirm or even suspect you have a bed bug problem, it’s a good idea to call a professional pest control company to inspect and, if necessary, treat your home.  I have seen many cases where homeowners, with the best of intentions, attempt treating their own homes, only to make the problem worse by spreading the bed bugs throughout the entire home and wasting money on chemical products that usually don’t work.

If you would like additional information concerning bed bugs and treatments or wish to schedule an inspection, for Bed Bugs, Fleas, Roaches and Termites Control please visit us at www.bugevictors.com or call us at 904-783-2425.