How To Prevent Bed Bugs

Bed bugs -the most resilient pest of them all -don’t fight fair. The bug attacks victims at night while they’re fast asleep, injecting them with a numbing venom that allows them to enjoy their blood meal without bother. Victims wake up with swollen, itchy bites, oftentimes on their extremities. The pest resembles a tick -it's wingless, flat, and brown. The biggest difference in the appearance of a tick and bed bug is its shape. The tick is found whereas bed bugs have an oval shape.   Most bed bugs enter homes by hitchhiking inside through boxes, clothing, plastic bags, and luggage. Once inside, they make a home inside mattresses, box springs, behind bed frames, inside furniture, and can find other hiding spots if necessary.   Bed bugs average five to 10 days between meals, which makes them even hard to detect. They can survive for as long as one year without a blood meal.   Aside from bite marks, oftentimes found in clusters, signs of a bed bug infestation include:

• Casings and fecal matter left behind on sheets and pillows
• Red or brown spots of blood on bedding
• Egg shells on bedding
• Offensive odor

  Call Southern Pride Pest Control if you suspect bed bugs. We’ll provide an inspection, answer questions, and devise a plan of action that rids the problem immediately. We understand how frustrating bed bugs can be.  

How to Protect Your Home From Bed Bugs

The following tips help prevent bed bug infestations at your home. Implement them into your agenda and daily habits.

• Check second-hand items for signs of a bed bug infestation before purchase
• Wash clothing, bedding items, and other fabric purchased second-hand as soon as you arrive home with them.
• Do not place any items down inside of a hotel room until you give it a look-over
• Reduce the clutter in the home to reduce hiding spots for bed bugs
• Cover your mattress with a bed bug protector
• Call a professional at the first suspicion of a bed bug problem

  Southern Pride Pest Control is here to serve your needs. Call us before the situation gets out of control.

Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride Pest Control is a reliable source for quality pest-management solutions delivered by a team you can trust.