A bed bug infestation is one of the most dreaded pest problems in Central Iowa. No one wants to deal with bed bugs—if you haven’t had them before, the thought of them is terrifying, and if you have, the memory can be haunting! But how dangerous, exactly, are bed bugs?

Although they sound like the last thing you could possibly want in your home, bed bugs actually aren’t as dangerous as many other pests in the area. There is a lot of misinformation about bed bugs on the internet, so the experts at Springer Professional Home Services are here to set the record straight!

Myths About Bed Bugs

With bed bugs already claiming so much public notoriety, it comes as no surprise to us that people accept the myths around them that have spread as fast as they seem to. Here are some purported facts about bed bugs that are actually untrue:

  1. Bed bugs only live in mattresses: Bed bugs will actually live in upholstered furniture, cracks in the wall, power outlets, light switches, and more places.
  2. Bed bugs transmit diseases: They do bite, but bed bugs do not pass on diseases through the process. They have been found to carry diseases on their bodies on occasion, though.
  3. Bed bugs are too small to see: At about the size of an apple seed, bed bugs are tiny but visible.
  4. Bed bugs are nocturnal: Because they adjust their schedules to be active when their hosts are at rest, bed bugs have been labeled as nocturnal. However, they will adjust their rest schedule to align opposite to yours.

Why You Want to Avoid a Bed Bug Infestation

Although we’ve just dispelled some of the major myths surrounding bed bugs, there are still plenty of reasons that you should be conscious of your exposure to them. Bed bugs can be incredibly difficult to get rid of without professional help. There are said to be several DIY methods of bed bug control, using products such as diatomaceous earth, baking soda, dryer sheets, and more, but they are of little use if your goal is to wipe out an entire infestation.

The best way to eliminate a full-blown bed bug infestation is through the use of heat. Washing any infested items in a high-heat washer and dryer cycle will kill any bed bugs active in the materials. From there, professional heat treatments can expel air at lethal temperatures into all of the nooks and crannies where bed bugs are living in your home.

Professional Bed Bug Pest Control

If you’re looking to put a stop to your bed bug problems right away, reach out to your local pest control company. Springer Professional Home Services technicians are trained to apply highly successful heat treatments that simply do what DIY tactics cannot. For a free quote on bed bug removal in Central Iowa, contact us today!

Uncovering Common Bed Bug Myths

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