How to Eliminate Bed Bugs with IPM Pest & Termite

There are many types of common household pests that you may encounter in various seasons throughout the year. However, bed bugs are unwanted visitors that can unfortunately show up at any time for a range of reasons. If you have noticed signs that you may have picked up these insects along the way, our team of experts at IPM Pest & Termite can show you how to eliminate bed bugs.

The first steps towards eliminating these insects from your home is identifying if these are, in fact, causing the underlying issues. Bed bugs are approximately the size of an apple seed and are reddish-brown in color. Typically, they will appear in clusters in hard-to-reach areas of your home, such as mattress seams or the spines of books. While this may prove to be problematic when it comes to managing them yourself, our knowledgeable staff members understand how to eliminate bed bugs effectively.

One reason why these insects are so commonly brought into our customers' homes is that they can be picked up in so many places. Ranging from gyms to hotels, they can easily hide and go unnoticed. Used furniture is another way that they can be transported. After they arrive, you may notice bites or case skins after they shed them. Fortunately, we can assist you when it comes to discussing how to eliminate bed bugs.

If you feel as though you do have an issue with these insects, it's important to confirm that any present issues have not been created by fleas or ticks. This is something that we can certainly tackle. After you contact us to discuss how to eliminate bed bugs in your home, we will likely discuss a course of action with you. This may include both pesticide and non-pesticide approaches. We might use techniques such as vacuuming up the bugs, encasing mattresses, and heat-treating as well.

Of course, there are also preventative steps that you can take on your own before you even need to consider how to eliminate bed bugs. Washing and drying your bedding on the hottest settings, inspecting furniture before you bring it inside your residence, and removing clutter are all useful steps that you can take on your own.

As previously mentioned, bed bugs are not the only issue you may notice throughout the year. While German cockroaches can also be present year-round, pests such as mosquitoes, ants, and centipedes can also show up at various times. If you would like to learn more about how to eliminate bed bugs, we would like to invite you to reach out. We are located at 2456 Fortune Drive, Suite 170 in Lexington, KY. If you have immediate questions, you can also give us a call at 859-340-1403.

Our service area includes the surrounding area including Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester, as well as these neighborhoods: Pinnacle, Waterford, Cumberland Hills, Copperfield, Palomar, Masterson Station, Equestrian Woods, and Firebrook. This means that we can help you wherever you may currently be located. Contact us today to begin discussing how to eliminate bed bugs. We look forward to hearing from you.