BED BUG FAQ

Q: What states have been affected?

A: Pest control companies have reported bed bug activity on a national scale. Bedbugs are being found from the East to the West Coast; and everywhere in between. Georgia and South Carolina have been particularly hit hard.

Q: How can I get rid of bed bugs?

A: Bedbugs should not be equated with filth or sanitation problems -- in hotels or in homes, for that matter. Bedbugs are very elusive nocturnal pests. They are often found in other areas besides the bed such as, chairs, cracks and crevices. They can live for a year or more without eating and can withstand a wide range of temperatures from nearly freezing to almost 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Bedbugs can be controlled with vigilance and constant inspection and treatment by a professional Pest Control Service like BACO.

Q: What can a consumer do to protect themselves from bed bug bites and infestations?

A: To prevent Bedbug infestation, consumers need to be vigilant in assessing their surroundings. When returning from a trip, check your luggage and clothing. If you think you may have a bed bug infestation, call a bed bug professional. This is generally not a pest that can be controlled with do-it-yourself measures.

Q: Why are bed bugs an issue for hotels, visitors, and homeowners? How do you get bed bugs?

A: Bedbugs spread rapidly from room to room - through pipes, in vacuum cleaners, on clothing and luggage. In a hotel, bedbugs can even spread to neighboring rooms. Bedbugs can be extraordinarily difficult to control and eliminate. These pests are small, crafty and tough to know when you may be transporting them from location to location and into your home. Click here for more bed bug control tips (video)

Q: How do I find bed bugs?

A: Bedbugs are not just in beds. They can be in chair cushions, sofas, behind electrical outlets, cracks and crevices around baseboards, or even behind picture frames. In other words, they can be live pretty much anywhere.

Q: What can a consumer do to prevent bed bugs?

A: Any pest management strategy should start with a careful, thorough inspection by a pest control professional of all known and suspected spots where the bugs may be harboring. This is not a pest that can be controlled effectively with do-it-yourself measures. BACO will develop an integrated treatment and control strategy with the customer depending on the extent of the infestation. CLICK HERE for a FREE Estimate.