You've heard the horror stories of bedbugs hitching a ride on someones luggage after traveling and all of a sudden they have an infestation on their hands they didn't see coming! We have a blog on how to avoid bedbugs while traveling that you can check out, but in this blog today we are going to focus on where they hide so you can know where to look.
Read More...A common misconception is that you must have poor hygiene or cleaning habits if you end up with bed bugs in your home. We have been in some of the cleanest homes in the upstate that have fallen prey to bed bugs. We often ask our customers who have them if they had been on a trip recently, and more often than not, they have been! Bed bugs are often known as “hitch hikers” and can jump onto your luggage or clothing when traveling and follow you home.
Read More...Upstate Homeowners Don't Have to Suffer from Bed Bug Infestations
First thing’s first, let's bust a myth. Bed bugs inhabit a house or room only if it's dirty: FALSE! Every homeowner is at risk and has a possibility for bed bugs to invade their home. Bed bugs are nocturnal creatures, and they’re especially hard to see and catch. These tiny creatures love to travel, and love to hide. If you suspect you have bed bugs, you should first inspect your bed, and any furniture. If bringing second-hand furniture, mattresses, or any living space items into your home, make sure to thoroughly inspect them or have a pest professional inspect them for you.