Bed bugs are stubborn pests. They’re sneaky and highly resistant to pesticides, making them some of the most difficult pests to deal with. The fact that they live in mattresses and bite people in their sleep is quite unnerving. Bite marks can also be very uncomfortable. As a result, many people suffer from psychological distress when they have bed bugs. If there are bed bugs in your mattress, you must have them removed as soon as possible. Thankfully, there is a solution and a way to save your mattress. Call Exterminator Oakville for a comprehensive bed bug treatment.
Bed bugs like to infest mattresses because that is where they can be closest to their prey. At night, they can feel the warmth of your body and the carbon dioxide that you exhale in your sleep. Every few days, when they’re hungry, they emerge from their hiding spots and bite. Bite marks usually appear as tiny red dots on the skin. What separates them from other bug bites is their formation: bed bug bites typically appear in straight rows and zig zags. For some, they will swell and feel very itchy. Another sign of an infestation is finding stains in the mattress, like little black and rust-coloured dots.
Contact a pest control professional if you need to have bed bugs removed. He or she will inspect your mattress, then treat it with an insecticide. The insecticides that professionals use are much more effective than the ones available in stores. They eliminate bed bugs immediately and continue to work for weeks after they have been applied in case any were missed during the initial treatment. Professionals also offer steam treatments, which get rid of bed bug eggs. The steam penetrates the mattress, getting into those folds that are hard to reach.
How to Clean and Protect Your Mattress from Bed Bugs
Don’t worry about throwing out your mattress if it’s suffered a few stains. Most stains can be blotted out with cold water. Wet a cloth and rub the stains out before you get a steam treatment. For tougher stains, try using a stain remover that is designed for fabrics. Alternatively, you can use a combination of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia to treat small stains. Wash stained sheets and removable fabrics in cold water to remove stains, then wash in hot water to eliminate bed bugs. Dry at the hottest setting. Use a mattress cover, following treatment, to trap any remaining bugs and prevent any more from getting inside.
Bed bugs are very common, and their infestations will only get worse with time. Contact the professionals at Exterminator Oakville if you suspect any bed bug activity at all. Our technicians perform detailed inspections and do everything they can to get rid of every bug. We offer a variety of solutions, including heat treatments, steam, insecticides, traps, bed covers, and more. No matter how severe or prolonged the issue may be, we can help. Our services come with a written guarantee. We provide multiple treatments to make sure that the pests are gone. Call us: 647-560-0992.