There are so many things to love about living in Los Angeles, great weather year-round, fantastic food, and easy access to various beaches. However, one downside that many Angelenos will be familiar with is the abundance of invasive pests that also live in this wonderful city. A particularly frustrating and frequent nuisance for residents of Los Angeles is bed bugs.
Are Bed Bug Bites Dangerous?
Bed bugs, which are typically active at night, will bite people as they sleep to feed on their blood which causes red itchy sores to appear on the bite area. While experts generally don’t consider bed bugs to be dangerous, their bites can cause extreme discomfort and have the potential to cause an allergic reaction in specific individuals.
In addition to the itchiness and potential allergic reactions to bed bug bites, these pests can cause other types of harm when they invade your home. Studies have shown that bed bug infestations have harmful impacts on mental health and can cause anxiety and insomnia for those living with a prolonged infestation.
How Can I Tell If Its Bed Bugs Biting Me?
One of the first and most important steps for dealing with any type of pest infestation is identifying the pest causing the problems. Luckily, bed bugs are relatively easy to identify by the characteristics of their bites. The main factors of bed bug bites are:
- Small red bumps on the skin
- Bites are often grouped together in a small section of skin
- An itchy or burning sensation around the sores
Due to the serious impact that an infestation of bed bugs can have on you and your families’ day-to-day life, it is essential to take signs of bed bug activity seriously. Don’t hesitate to contact the experts at Admiral Pest Control for advice on how to keep your home bed bug-free.
What’s The Best Way To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs?
Although an infestation of bed bugs will require professional bed bug pest control services to eliminate, there are practical ways that you can reduce the chance that they will target your home. Practical bed bug prevention methods include:
- Vacuuming regularly
- Reducing the clutter around your home which can provide hiding spots for bed bugs
- Routinely washing and drying sheets and bedspread
- Sealing any cracks or crevices around your home to prevent bed bugs from coming in, as well as eliminating potential hiding spots
Reach out to our team of certified pest technicians at Admiral Pest Control for even more ways to prevent bed bugs and keep your home pest-free.
How Do I Keep Bed Bugs From Coming Back?
While the bed bug prevention strategies that you can employ on your own are effective at reducing the chance of an infestation, unfortunately, it is still possible for an infestation to occur despite your best efforts. If and when an infestation occurs, it will inevitably require professional bed bug control services to get rid of the problem. This is largely due to the dangers of the chemicals involved and the complexity of the extermination process.
Luckily for residents in Los Angeles County, Admiral Pest Control is here to help. Admiral Pest Control has provided pest control services throughout Los Angeles and the Southern California area since 1947 and is committed to keeping homes safe and pest-free. Our highly trained and certified team of pest technicians will work with you to formulate a plan that we tailor to your specific situation. We offer free estimates and inspections, provide flexible scheduling options, and have same-day services available. Reach out to us today to begin eliminating your bed bug or any other pest control problems.
