How can I effectively eliminate bed bugs in the UAE

How to get rid of bed bugs?

Bed bugs are little, round, brownish insects that feed on animal or human blood. The flat bodies of adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed. Their bodies, on the other hand, enlarge and turn a crimson tint after feeding.

Although bed bugs cannot fly, they may quickly migrate across floors, walls, and ceilings. Throughout a lifetime, female bed bugs can lay hundreds of eggs, each approximately the size of a particle of dust.

Nymphs, or immature bedbugs, shed their skins five times before reaching maturity, and each shedding requires a blood meal. The bed bugs can mature fully in as little as a month under ideal conditions and produce three or more generations every year.

Despite their annoyance, they are not believed to transmit diseases. However, bed bug bites are known to cause skin irritations and even allergic reactions in some people. You may be wondering if you can deal with them on your own, or if you’ll have to call an exterminator for bed bugs.

How to tell if you have a bed bug problem?

You may have bed bugs if you wake up with itchy spots you didn't have when you went to sleep, especially if you bought a used bed or other old furniture around the time the bites began. Other indicators of a bedbug infestation include:

• Your linens or pillowcases have blood stains on them.

• Bed bug excrement in dark or rusty stains on sheets and beds, bedclothes, and walls

• In regions where bedbugs hide, look for feces, eggshells, or shed skins.

• The scent glands of the bugs emit an awful, musty odor.

• A mattress with bed bugs in it can feel musty or itchy, and it's often safe to assume there are bed bugs in your mattress if you wake up with any amount of bed bug bites, even as little as one or two bites.

Remove all bedding and inspect it for traces of the bed bugs or their excrement if you suspect an infestation. Remove the dust cover from the box springs' bottoms and inspect the wood frame.

Is it okay to sleep in a bed with bed bugs?

It’s not recommended to sleep in a bed with bed bugs. While it may be tempting to move to another room, doing so can spread the infestation to other areas of your home. To effectively address the issue, it’s best to seek professional bed bug pest control services to eliminate the bugs and prevent further contamination.

Can I treat bed bugs by myself?

There are several methods to help you deal with bed bugs, and they can often be effective if your bed bugs isn’t very severe yet. First, you will have to make sure you know where the bed bugs are located. Check your furniture, clothes, and your bed as well. Most of the time, your problem stems from a mattress with bed bugs, but it’s also possible to have them on articles of clothing or even things like purses and backpacks, which helps the bed bugs spread around. You might even have several different groups of bed bugs in different places in your house.

You can treat bed bugs on your own by stripping and isolating your bed, encasing the mattress and box spring, and laundering infested items in hot water. Repellant sprays specifically designed for bed bugs can be effective, particularly when dealing with a small number of bugs or for preventative measures. It's essential to choose the right product, preferably eco-friendly and from a trusted brand. A water-based spray is a good option, as it won't stain your mattress with pesticides. However, for more extensive infestations, professional treatment is often the most effective solution.

How do The Healthy Home® pest control experts get rid of bed bugs?

Oftentimes, a bed bug infestation may prove too difficult to manage on your own in the long term, and it would be best to hire an exterminator for bed bugs. We have experienced exterminators for bed bugs, who are capable of drafting a treatment plan based on the type and severity of the issue being faced. 

Examine the property and devise a management strategy

• We begin every pest control service with an examination and consultation. To discover bed bugs and identify inspections, we first investigate the impacted regions of your home and property.

• Our technicians will build a bed bug management plan based on the results of the inspection and what they find in the mattress. 

Treatment method

Following that, our pest control professionals will begin treating your bed bug infestation.

Treatment with steam

Steam treatment is an effective method for addressing bed bugs, especially in less severe infestations, and for clients seeking an eco-friendly option. The fastest way to kill bed bugs is by using steam. High-temperature steam can instantly eliminate bed bugs from your mattress. Research shows that the intense heat from steam penetrates deeply, killing both adult bed bugs and their eggs. For effective bed bug pest control, this method is one of the quickest and most reliable solutions.

Before cleaning, it’s important to scour the seams of the mattress with a firm brush to eliminate bed bugs and their eggs. We then vacuum your bed and the surrounding area, ensuring to dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag in a plastic bag outside to prevent re-infestation. 

Bed bug bites can be painful and irritating, appearing as red, inflamed spots on any part of your body. If bitten, you may need to visit a pharmacy for ointment relief. Look for small red splotches on mattresses and furniture, as these are clear signs of a bed bug presence.

Now you know how to identify bed bugs, how to get rid of them, and what methods to employ when dealing with them. It may take some time and patience to get rid of bed bugs. Unless you employ a professional exterminator for bed bugs. To ensure complete cleaning, wash all garments, linens, soft toys, pillows, and cushions.