Would you ever share your home with an animal? Many people have cats or dogs. Others have more unique pets, like iguanas or capuchin monkeys. Do you know what animal people do not keep as pets? Bed bugs. These local insects make absolutely terrible house guests. How do we know this? Because they often invade homes without people’s permission. Today we are going to talk about pest control in Hammond and discuss why you shouldn’t allow these pests to live inside your home. For immediate bed bug control to address an active infestation, call our team at DAT Exterminating.
Bed Bugs Can Be Hard To Identify
Many pests that invade homes in Hammond like to crawl or fly around in the open. Bed bugs are not so inclined. These tiny insects do everything in their power to avoid detection. This usually involves hiding in cracks, gaps, and other secluded areas during the day and only coming out at night to feed. One good way to identify these pests is with some bed bug signs. Here are a few signs you should know.
- Blood stains
- Fecal droppings
- Shed skin
- Bed bug bites
- A musty odor
- Live bed bugs
If you suspect your home has a problem but are not sure, give our team a call. We will schedule a thorough inspection and help you assess your risk of nighttime bites.
What It’s Like To Have A Bed Bug Infestation In Your Home
Living with bed bugs is a lot like living with a teenager that gets up at night and raids your fridge, except a bed bug’s fridge is your bloodstream. The longer you go without addressing these pests, the more problems they will cause. If you notice bed bug bites on your skin, you may develop insomnia. This is a sleeping disorder that is caused by stress. If these pests keep biting, you might also develop anemia. This is a condition caused by a lack of red blood cells. Both of these sicknesses affect general health and can make you feel like a zombie. The good news is that they are both easily treated once bed bugs have been removed from your living areas.
How Do Bed Bugs Find Their Way Into Homes?
Have you ever wondered how do bed bugs travel into homes? We will tell you one thing, if you have never done your research about these pests, you will be shocked to know how they invade local homes. It all starts with an infested area or item. Bed bugs almost exclusively exist in temperature-controlled environments near people. They seek out items that have remnants of heat and carbon dioxide and climb aboard them in the hopes that a human will carry them to a new home. You might pick up these pests from a hotel, movie theater, school, or anywhere else where people gather. Bed bugs might also use your family and friends to get into your home.
The Trick To Completely Getting Rid Of Bed Bugs
The trick to bed bug pest control is knowing what company has your best interest at heart. At DAT Exterminating, we go above and beyond to inform our community about local pest problems and provide unmatched services to deal with infestations inside homes around Hammond. If you suspect bed bugs are biting you at night, talk to our team.
Call DAT Exterminating for a free inspection now and to learn more about our bed bug control options and find a service option to remove these pests from your Hammond home.
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Family-owned and operated since 2018, DAT Exterminating has over ten years of experience in the pest control industry. Our highly trained and knowledgeable technicians use the most advanced techniques to eliminate your pest issues effectively and efficiently. Providing residential and commercial pest control in Hammond and throughout several Louisiana parishes, including East Baton Rouge Parish.
