Bedbugs are a growing problem in South Carolina and all across the United States. Greenville-Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach and Charlotte were all on this year’s list for the worst bed bug infestations. Bed bugs are not only a nuisance, they can easily spread disease and cause skin infections. Don’t underestimate these pests!
How to Identify Bed Bugs
The common bed bug is visible to the naked eye. Their flat shape enables them to readily hide in cracks and crevices. After a blood meal, the body elongates and becomes swollen. They are about 3/16″ long, broadly oval and flat. Most are mahogany or red-brown in color. The larvae are very small and clear. After feeding bed bug larvae can resemble small drops of fresh blood.
If the top of the mattress has any rips, the bed bugs may hide there as well. Look in your box springs also, both top and bottom for any rips that might shelter these bugs.
Common Home-Remedy Bed Bug Treatments
- Sticky traps: While useful in first detecting and diagnosing a bedbug infestation, such traps are not a reliable solution for removing the bugs.
- Dismantling, cleansing and/or disposing of beds: Bedbugs earn their name—biting and feeding upon the blood of people while they sleep. But bedbugs can nest in any hidden corner or crevice several yards from the bed itself! Replacing a mattress is an expensive solution which often makes no difference in removing the bedbugs!
- Vacuuming and/or steam cleaning: Though effective in reducing the adult bedbug population, vacuuming is a “band aid” solution at best. Bedbug eggs adhere to surfaces with a cement-like substance which cannot be vacuumed or steam-cleaned.
- Insecticides: Insecticide treatments effective against bedbugs are not for sale at big box stores.
Amateur methods lead to amateur results!
The unfortunate bottom line: nature has gifted the bedbug with defenses against even the most aggressive means available to the average household or business. Professional knowledge and bed bug treatment methods are your best defense against bed bugs. If you suspect bedbugs, immediately call the pest control pros at Cayce Exterminating – 803-796-BUGS – Your Pest, Our Problem!
Our experience is support by a study by Ohio State University that shows that over-the-counter bug bombs will NOT get rid of a bed bug infestation.
Do you have a pest problem?
If so, Cayce Exterminating is the best exterminator in Columbia SC! We offer home pest control and commercial pest control in Columbia SC, Cayce SC & Lexington SC. Family owned and operated for over 50 years.
You can trust that our family of highly trained professionals will provide fast service with 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Our technicians are licensed by the state of South Carolina to ensure your safety as well as ours. And we’ll always treat you like family – because that’s what you deserve!
Call us today at 803-796-2847 or visit our website to schedule an appointment online! Pest control columbia sc is something that pest exterminators can take care of, but it should be noted that pest extermination isn’t the only pest removal tactic available. In fact, pest extermination should always go hand-in-hand with pest prevention as a pest infestation can quickly become a major problem for your home.
Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc.
2229 Taylor Road
Cayce, SC 29033
803-796-2847
https://caycebugs.com/
Exterminator Columbia SC
