Whether you live in a townhouse or condominium unit, detached home or an apartment, you need to have an overview of bed bugs and the problems associated with bed bug infestations in Toronto. That’s why as your preferred Toronto Pest Control Services, we’ve put together answers to some of your more pressing questions about bed bugs.
Q: Why do I need to be concerned about bed bugs?
A: At least one of the reasons has to do with the fact these pests can reproduce extremely quickly. For example, a small infestation of 40 of these bed bugs can grow to 6,000 in just six months. That is an increase of 150 times. Which averages to about about 30 new bed bugs daily! Also the more of them there is the faster they multiply. We have seen bed bugs multiply quickly in all types of homes from all over Toronto and the greater Toronto area. It is always better to call a bed bug exterminator in Toronto sooner than later, because the longer you wait, the harder and more expensive it will cost you to get rid of the bed bugs from your home.
Q: How do I know if there are bedbugs in my home?
A: One of the most obvious ways to know if you have bed bugs in your home is if you wake up with bites and rashes on your body that are arranged in clusters and are usually itchy. You can also spot these bedbugs in the corners of your mattress.
Q: Are bedbugs the result of a dirty home?
A: No, some of the most hygienic homes are infested with bedbugs. They can hitch a ride from a variety of other locations and although they don’t transmit disease, the inflammation and itching from bed bug bites can be a bother. This is a reason many buildings in Toronto have bed bug warnings, not because everyone in the building is unhygienic but because bed bugs spread like crazy.
As your Toronto pest control specialists, we also recommend you avoid second hand furniture and mattresses.
Also be careful in which hotels and motels you sleep when you are away from home because truckers, backpackers and frequent travellers can transfer bed bugs to these hotels/motels and you can bring them into your home. Wrap up your belongings into a bag and keep away from furniture so bed bugs can’t get in. Also carry your own sleeping bag or sheets for further protection.
