The Truth About Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can make any sound sleeper restless. They can take a good night’s sleep and ruin it. We may think we know plenty about these night pests, but there are many rumors floating around about them as well. A B Pest Control and Insulation is here to separate what’s true about bed bugs and what’s a myth.

Myth: You can’t see bed bugs.

Reality: Actually you can spot adult bed bugs, nymphs and eggs all with your naked eye. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed while a nymph is the size of a sesame seed.

Myth: Bed bugs live in dirty places.

Reality: Bed bugs are not attracted to dirt and grime; they are attracted to warmth, blood and carbon dioxide. Any place is vulnerable to bed bugs. However, clutter allows for more hiding spaces.

Myth: Bed bugs only live in mattresses.

Reality: Although they are called “bed bugs,” they do not solely live in beds. They spread from the mattress to other rooms, and can make any environment their home. If you have bed bugs, throwing out the mattress will not solve your issues. In fact, it may make your problem worse.

Myth: Bed bugs only come out at night.

Reality: Although they are nocturnal, they will come out in the day if they are hungry. Keeping the lights on at night will not deter them from coming out and biting you.

Myth: Bed bugs transmit diseases to humans.

Reality: There has been no evidence or cases that indicate bed bugs transmit diseases to humans.

Myth: Bed bugs can fly.

Reality: Bed bugs do not have wings, therefore they cannot fly. They will crawl from room to room. 

Myth: Bed bugs jump from the bed to the floor.

Reality: Bed bugs will not jump. The way they get from the bed to the floor is by crawling. 

Get Rid of Bed Bugs with A B Pest Control & Insulation

Bed bugs can be found anywhere in the U.S and bed bugs are great hitch hikers and just visiting a bed bug infested area may cause you to bring them back home with you. Get rid of bed bugs and other summer pests by scheduling an appointment with your Lake of the Ozarks' pest control company. A B Pest Control & Insulation has an effective bed bug treatment that is also cost-friendly! Call us today at 573-964-1100.

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