Bed bug: difficult to combat
It’s one of everyone’s worst nightmares. You’re sleeping soundly in bed, but it feels like you’re not alone… You have an itch but it won’t be too bad, right? The next day you get up and see all red bumps and other small wounds. How is that possible? We’re talking about bed bugs, also known as bed bugs. These annoying insects leave their hiding place once every six weeks to feed, they come to your blood! The annoying thing? They are becoming more and more common in the Netherlands, hide in large numbers in your home, are extremely difficult to find and control.
How do bed bugs get into my house
Bed bugs often occur in dirty environments but can also occur in clean environments. You can also bring them back from vacation. The eggs of bed bugs are in your clothes and suitcase without you noticing. In addition, bed bugs can also be found in second-hand furniture. After all, you don’t know what you’re getting and how hygienic it is in the seller’s home.
How can I recognize bed bugs?
Bed bugs are very difficult to see and recognize, especially if they are still eggs or larvae. They are then too small with the naked eye to really see clearly. The adult bed bug is 5 mm in size. It is dark brown in color and has scaly skin. On its head it has two antennae and a total of 6 legs. They hide in warm places in your home. Places you don’t visit much yourself. Have you seen a bed bug in your home? Often it is already too late. They are often already in your home in large numbers!
Bed bugs in the house: where they are
Bed bugs hide all over the house. Not just in bed, although most will hide there. Bed bugs are mainly attracted to heat. They are therefore often found in:
- Mattresses, pillows and duvets;
- Between slatted bases and in cracks of a bed frame;
- In floor coverings and carpets;
- Behind wallpaper, paintings and posters;
- In your car and car upholstery;
- In furniture and even lamps;
- In electronics such as laptops and televisions.
Are bed bugs dangerous? And what about pets?
Bed bugs are especially annoying. For the time being, there is no evidence that they can also spread diseases with their bites. These insects can be carriers of certain diseases, but whether these diseases can also develop in humans or animals is still unclear.
How can I prevent bed bugs?
Preventing bed bugs is quite tricky. These pests often enter the house unnoticed and settle in a warm, dark place. Often out of direct sight. In addition, the bed bug is a nocturnal animal. Only when it gets dark and cools down will it emerge and feast on the blood of humans and animals. In short, bed bugs are only discovered at a fairly late stage when a large colony has already developed.
Bed bugs in the house, now what?
Getting rid of bed bugs yourself is not recommended. There is a good chance that they are resistant to the household remedies that are available for this purpose. In addition, there is a good chance that you will miss places where bed bugs hide since they are so small. In addition, bed bugs generally only ‘show’ themselves to feed once every 6 weeks. Even then, there is a good chance that you will not encounter them in the house. That’s why you should hire a professional pest control professional for bed bug control! Only then will you be sure that you will get rid of this annoying pest.
Fighting bed bugs by Van der Velden
Bed bugs are particularly annoying and cause a lot of nuisance. To be 100% sure that these pests are eradicated, one of the solutions is to freeze garments, footwear and other products that are used regularly. Getting rid of bed bugs is cheaper than you think. When you contact us, we first check the seriousness of the situation. Based on this, we can prepare an accurate quote for bed bug control. In any case, we do not charge call-out costs for our work.
In addition to the control work in your home, you can also freeze clothes at Van der Velden Pest Control. You can offer your clothes, which cannot be washed at 60 degrees, in sturdy plastic bags of up to 4 kilos. Your clothes will be weighed in advance and can be picked up after 2 days. Contact us for a free quote.
Want to know more about getting rid of bed bugs? Get in touch with Van der Velden!
Are you suffering from a bed bug infestation at home? And do you want to have it combated by a professional company? Please contact Van der Velden Pest Control! We have years of experience in pest control and can therefore also help you with the control of bed bugs. Are you a nuisance at home? Call Van der Velden Pest Control directly, 085 – 029 0760! We can help you directly on the phone. You can also reach us by e-mail at info@bestrijdingsdienst.nl.
