Bed Bug Removal and Treatment
Bed bugs are, unfortunately, a common pest in many households, though they often go undetected. Our bed bug pest control plans are custom-tailored to your specific situation and needs. Not all bed bug infestations are the same. Despite their name, bed bugs can also infest cushioned furniture and other areas of your home.
The first step in our bed bug treatment process is to perform a FREE general inspection to look for evidence of the pests in your home. After this, our specialist will share a proposal with you for a customized treatment plan to take care of the infestation and give you your peace of mind back. If you think you may have bed bugs or want to learn about preventative pest control treatments, call our pest control heroes at (866) 782-7458 or schedule your FREE initial inspection!
How Did I Get Bed Bugs?
As notorious hitchhikers, most bed bug infestations start with just one or two of these small insects hiding in suitcases, on clothing, shoes, boxes, etc. They then hitchhike into your home and set up residence near a feeding source — you and your family. These ever elusive pests can hide in places you wouldn’t expect such as in electrical outlets, wallpaper, and behind baseboards. Most people find them in the more obvious places like your bed, carpet, and clothing.
Coming out like little vampires to suck your blood at night, they usually feed for a few minutes and then run back to their hiding place for a couple of weeks at a time to digest and breed before returning again for their next meal. This makes them hard to track down and eliminate without the proper tools. If you have noticed bites on your arms or legs in the morning, you may have an infestation. Contact our team to schedule a FREE general inspection!
Signs of Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are one of the most prevalent species of insect in the U.S. According to the National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky, 99.6% of pest control professionals stated that they had come across a bed bug infestation in the last year. Some warning signs include:
- Blood on your sheets, pillows or other bedclothes
- Dark/rusty spots of bed bug excrement on bedding, furniture, clothing, walls
- Egg shells or molted skins on bedding or furniture
- Musty odor from bed bug scent glands
How Can I Prevent Bed Bugs?
- Always vacuum your suitcases thoroughly when returning home from a trip
- Keep plastic bags in your suitcase when traveling and put all dirty clothing inside, sealed tightly. Wash all items in hot water and dry on highest setting
- Never bring anything in your home from the street — items with bed bugs are sometimes marked with a red X
- Never bring secondhand clothing or furniture into your home without carefully examining it
- Bring a high-powered flashlight when traveling and examine mattress, box springs, and bed posts
- Routinely wash your sheets and bedding in hot water and dry on highest setting
If you think you have bed bugs, contact Clegg’s today to see how we can help eliminate the infestation.
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Clegg’s Pest Control is proud to provide local bed bug control solutions across North Carolina, including Asheville, Charlotte, Clinton, Durham, Fayetteville, Greenville, Kernersville, Morehead City, New Bern, Raleigh, Smithfield, Southport, and Wilmington.
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