Bed Bug Control in Charlotte
Comprehensive Bed Bug Solutions for Homes & Businesses in Charlotte
Easy to get, difficult to get rid of sums up a bed bug infestation. But with the help of Palmetto Exterminators, it’s not impossible.
The popular opinions that poor housekeeping or hygiene leads to bed bugs is incorrect. The truth is, bed bugs are the insect equivalent to hitchhikers as they find their way catching rides from luggage, folded clothes, bedding, furniture, and boxes, among other places.
You can come in contact with them just about anywhere. No business or residence is truly immune. If you are dealing with an infestation, don't wait to learn more about our bed bug control services in Charlotte. We guarantee your satisfaction, or you'll get a full refund for your service.
Essential Facts About Bed Bugs You Should Know
- Bed bugs are fast-moving and nocturnal.
- Bed bugs prefer the host’s head, neck, and upper extremities.
- Bed bugs prefer a human host and are attracted by body temperature, natural body odor, and carbon dioxide exhaled by the host.
- When a bed bug bites, they inject saliva containing an anesthetic that prevents a person from realizing they are being bitten.
- Bite marks appear anywhere from 1-14 days after initial bite.
Take advantage of the Palmetto Exterminators solution for bed bugs and enjoy sleeping stress free. Our bed bug control experts in Charlotte are here to help!
Proven Preventative Measures to Avoid Bed Bug Infestations
While our professional bed bug extermination services are highly effective, it's always best to take preventative measures to avoid infestations in the first place. Here are some tips to help protect your home or business from bed bugs:
- Regularly inspect and vacuum your mattress, box springs, and furniture
- Encase your mattress and box spring in bed bug-proof covers
- Declutter your living or work space to reduce hiding spots for bed bugs
- Avoid bringing secondhand furniture or clothing into your home without inspecting it first
- Be cautious when traveling and inspect hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs
By following these preventative measures, you can help minimize the risk of a bed bug infestation and keep your home or business bed bug-free.
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5 Common Myths About Bed Bugs
#1: Bed bugs are invisible
False. Adult bed bugs, nymphs, and their eggs are all visible to the naked eye.
#2: Bed bugs live in filthy surroundings or prefer dirty places.
False. Bed bugs prefer to live in clutter; however, they are not drawn to the dirt but rather to the warmth. Blood and carbon dioxide (C02) are also magnets for this pest, but dirt itself is not appealing to bed bugs.
#3: Bed bugs can only bite you at night
False. Although they prefer darker lighting, bed bugs can and will bite you at any time, that is, if they are hungry and you are around. Popping on the light, unfortunately, does not deter this pest.
#4: Bed bugs only infest mattresses
False. Bed bugs can also live in couches and chairs, be transported by bags and pets, and be picked up at places as common as the movie theater, on the bus, or at the mall.
#5: Bed bugs transmit deadly diseases
False. As strange as it seems, there are actually no reported cases of bed bugs directly transmitting human disease. Other symptoms, like insomnia and nervousness, as well as side effects such as secondary infections, can be caused by the presence of bed bugs. However, zero cases of disease transmission have been reported even though they can, in fact, harbor over 20 human pathogens.
What You Can Do to Help Prevent Bed Bugs
Prevention is the best approach for bed bugs. Making sure not to pick up furniture off the side of the road or that has been stored outside can help to decrease your chances of bed bugs getting into your home. Sealing up any cracks and entryways in walls lessens the chances for pests to enter and multiply.
Another helpful tip is to keep a tidy and organized living space. Bed bugs find more places to live in cluttered areas than in those that are well maintained.
If, however, you do find yourself with a bed bug infestation, the best thing you can do is call the Charlotte bed bug control professionals at Palmetto Exterminators. When bed bug infestations aren’t handled properly, they can spread the bed bugs instead of eliminating them.
Call Palmetto Exterminators today at (704) 910-2936 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.
Our Bed Bug Control and Treatment Measures
The first and most important step is a complete inspection and identification of the infestation to determine the severity. Once the extent of the bed bug problem established, we will recommend the proper treatment.
An integrated pest management program that addresses sanitation, material application, and exclusion is necessary for bed bug control. Our control program features a high-pressure misting system.
It involves a 4-step process that includes:
- Bedding
- Mattress, box spring, and bed frame
- Cracks
- Crevices where the floor meets the walls
- Doorframes
- Wall voids
A follow-up inspection will take place about 7-10 days after our service to ensure the bed bugs have been eradicated.
Contact us at (704) 910-2936 today to schedule a FREE bed bug inspection or treatment service in Charlotte, NC or a surrounding area.