Bedbugs were once all but extinct in the United States but have rapidly repopulated to a very serious degree and caught the pest control industry off guard.

Bedbugs are small (about 8 mm long), nocturnal creatures, coming out of hiding at night to feed on unsuspecting humans. They feed exclusively on blood. Their bites often result in an allergic reaction. Some humans tend to react more strongly to bedbug bites, while others may never react no matter how many times they are bitten. In those instances where infestations are heavy and people are bitten many times, the bites are so annoying that a person will lose considerable sleep, and they may suffer from iron and/or hemoglobin deficiencies do to the loss of blood.

Because of their small size and reclusive nature, bedbugs can be transported from one house to another in furniture, clothing, laundry, and a variety of other ways. Once in a house bedbugs can hide almost anywhere. As one might suspect, they tend to be found around the bed, hiding in the mattress, box springs, and sheets, but they can also be found behind the baseboards, under furniture and rugs, and even behind wallpaper and objects hung on walls. Any place people spend time at rest is a likely area to find them.

Bedbug Control requires a comprehensive approach including the careful use of pesticides. This pest is extremely challenging even for professionals. If there is one thing we have learned it is that you cannot be too thorough when treating for them. Maguire Pest Control has developed a very successful service procedure that has enabled us to completely rid homes, apartment buildings, college dormitories, and other structures of these insects. However, it should be emphasized that controlling these pests may be impossible without diligent cooperation from the residents and any persons involved in maintenance.

If you suspect bedbugs in your home or building call Maguire Pest Control today for a free inspection and insect identification or simply click: info@maguirepestcontrol.com