Bed Bug Exterminator
In the United States, the term “bed bug” is spoken almost like a curse word. People seem to think infestations only happen in dirty or poorly-managed homes. In actuality, the problem is extremely common: one in five Americans have had an infestation or know someone who has experienced one. But despite how common the problem is, South Carolina still has no regulations or relief for people who experience it. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control doesn’t help out when bed bugs take over a building, and businesses can’t get help from the Better Business Bureau either.
Bed bugs are 5-millimeter-long flat brown insects that feed on the blood of humans and other mammals, leaving behind itchy red welts. Unfortunately, in some of us it takes up to 2 weeks for the bumps to appear. They latch on to fabrics and hitch rides from one place to another while their hosts suspect nothing. Once they get to their new place, they hide within tiny gaps like mattress seams, headboards, cracks in the floor, or even behind wallpaper. Their bites don’t typically spread disease, but they are extremely annoying. Plus, these insects multiply rapidly, and a small problem becomes a big one very quickly. You can then spread that problem to visitors or the places you go, like a silent but itchy viral disease. The stress of that knowledge can lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, and even depression.
Bed bugs are becoming more and more common as travel is a constant part of life in the modern age. The Environmental Protection Agency thinks a lack of understanding about these insects is also leading them to spread. There are ways to prevent an infestation like using protective coverings, regularly vacuuming, washing your bedsheets, and drying them in a heated dryer often, and cleaning up clutter, so bed bugs have fewer places to hide. However, if you do get an infestation, it’s vital that you turn to expert help.
When it comes to bed bugs, integrated pest management is the best way to get rid of them. At Superior Pest Management, we’ll do a thorough inspection of your property, form a plan of attack, and walk you through each step of the expulsion process. Infestations can be remedied by heating the space to 120 degrees or higher for at least an hour and a half, which kills bed bugs of all life stages. Traps can be laid out to help detect and attack the bugs. Another strategy is to use pesticides, which professionals should only handle like those at Superior Pest Management.
There are some bed bug myths that are far from true:
- They do not fly, jump, or hop.
- They can bite at any time, not just in the dark.
- Mattress covers will not prevent an infestation.
- Foggers are not an effective control method.
- An infestation does not require the replacement of clothes and furniture.
The locals running Superior Pest Solutions pack a mean punch against unwelcome visitors, and we have over two decades of experience. During our time in the pest control business, we’ve learned a lot. We know that there’s no substitute for hard work, which is why we throw ourselves so completely into your issue. We craft specially-tailored solutions to our customer’s situation, considering the environment, property layout, the length of time the infestation has been going on, which products would be the best fit for the task, and what our customers are comfortable with. Call today for the best pest control technicians in South Carolina.