Bed Bugs In Tampa Should Never Be Ignored

People ignore many things in life, like the check engine light in our cars. Often this light doesn’t mean anything, or at least that is what we tell ourselves. What you should never ignore is bite marks on your skin. If you wake up with weird red marks on your body, it is wise to find out where they came from. Today we will be talking about bed bugs and why you should never ignore these pests here in Tampa. Contact us today if you know your home has an active infestation and you want these pests out fast. Otherwise, keep reading to learn more about bed bugs and some options you have for pest control in Tampa.

The Lifecycle Of The Tampa Bed Bug

All bed bugs start as eggs. Females lay eggs inside cracks, crevices, and other secluded areas around homes. A single bed bug can lay up to 500 eggs within one lifetime. Once hatched, newly formed nymphs start looking for food. What do bed bugs eat? Blood, of course. Nymphs need five blood meals to develop into adulthood. Identify an adult by its ¼” long, oval-shaped, reddish-brown body. Both nymphs and adults grow bigger when they feed. For help with bed bug identification inside your home, do not hesitate to involve our team for a thorough inspection. We would be more than happy to help you spot these pests and talk about quick control options to get them out.

How Can I Tell If I Have A Bed Bug Infestation?

There are many ways to know that your home has a bed bug infestation. If you wake up with bite marks on your skin that runs in a straight line or zig-zag pattern, you might have bed bugs. If you notice blood stains on your bed and don’t have any open scabs, you might have bed bugs. If you see little blackish-red specs around your mattress and box spring, you might have bed bugs. The only problem is that these signs do not show up overnight. It can take weeks of bed bug bites before any obvious signs of infestation occur. Keeping this in mind, if you even think you have a problem contact our professionals and schedule a thorough inspection. 

Five Tips For Bed Bug Prevention In Tampa 

If you don’t want to deal with bed bugs inside your home, you must adopt some simple strategies to avoid these pests in everyday life. To start, here are five prevention tips we recommend:

1. Check hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs before settling in.
2. Inspect used furniture for live bed bugs and the signs they leave behind before purchasing.
3. Do not leave items on the ground in public for more than 20 minutes.
4. Share with your friends and family how to identify bed bugs inside their homes so they can avoid bringing problems over when they visit.
5. When traveling home from a vacation, put your used clothing inside an air-tight bag. Wash that clothing on high heat as soon as you get home. 

If you suspect your home has an active problem, call our team to have a look.

How To Keep Bed Bugs Away From Your Home

If you want to keep bed bugs away from your home, you have to remain vigilant. For existing infestations, your only reasonable option is to get a professional involved. At EcoSmart Pest Solutions, we offer fast-working treatments to deal with bed bug problems. Consider talking to one of our professionals today to find out what services will look like for your home.

Contact us now to schedule your Tampa home for a service visit and find out how we give bed bugs the boot.