It’s an unsettling thought thinking about bed bugs infesting your home, your bed and your furniture. These biting insects are notoriously difficult to get rid of, but do they cause any serious health problems for humans? For most people, bed bug bites don’t lead to any significant health issues, but having bed bugs in the home may cause distress and some anxiety when going to bed. At Truly Nolen Canada, our bed bug removal Niagara specialists can eliminate your bed bug problem and let you get some sleep. 

Facts About Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are incredibly tiny brown insects that have a circular shape and appear almost flat when they haven’t been feeding. Their small size makes them difficult to detect and spot when there is an infestation. They feed by biting the skin and sucking out the blood of their victims, usually at night during sleep. When they bite, they inject a chemical into the skin that makes it impossible to feel their bite.

Bed bugs can hide and live in a home for up to 70 days without actively feeding. During the day, they typically hide in crevices that are small and dark. They are most commonly associated with mattresses, and they can sometimes be found in the seams of a mattress or other tucked-away areas of the bed. Additionally, they sometimes hide in concealed areas of wood furniture, cracks in the wall or within the cushions of a sofa or chair.

Signs of an Infestation  

Since bed bugs rarely come out during the day, it can be difficult to pinpoint an infestation. The most obvious sign of a bed bug infestation is a rash from the bites. After being bitten, many people will develop a small, red itchy bump at the site. Bed bugs may leave behind a characteristic pattern of three bites in a row, which differs from other biting insects like mosquitoes.

Another sign of a bed bug infestation is if there are small brown bloodstains on the mattress or the sheets. Tiny dots of bed bug feces may also appear where they are nesting, and sometimes there may be a sweet smell emitting from the bugs if there is a large infestation.

Bed Bug Bite Relief  

The worst thing about having a bed bug infestation is waking up to new bites each morning. For most people, the bites don’t need to be treated by a doctor. They typically go away after a few days. If the rash persists, there are anti-itch creams that can help. If the bites are still itchy, an antihistamine medication may also offer some relief.

There are some people that may develop an allergic reaction to the bites, but that is rare. If the rash from the bites gets severely swollen and red, it may be necessary to ask your doctor for a prescription-strength cream to relieve the symptoms. Fortunately, bed bugs do not transmit any diseases through their bites.

Professional Bed Bug Removal in Niagara

Despite the fact that bed bug bites don’t cause any serious medical problems, an infestation is still horrifying to many people. They may cause distress at night and interrupt sleep. Trying to get rid of them yourself is not effective since insect repellent doesn’t work on bed bugs. The best way to eliminate bed bugs is with a professional pest control company like Truly Nolen Canada. Professional pest control technicians have the tools and the experience that effectively rids your home of bed bugs.

Learn more about our bed bug removal strategies. Without a professional pest control company, bed bugs will keep coming back and interrupting your sleep. Our bed bug removal Niagara technicians can help you take back your bedroom and spaces and keep bed bugs out for good.