They may only be a quarter of an inch long, but bed bugs cause major problems wherever they go. These pests are infamous for only being found after they began feeding on the people living in the home. They can completely flatten every part of their body, including their organs, so bed bugs are able to fit into impossibly tight spaces. Some of their most common hiding spots are in mattresses, headboards, box springs, rugs, couches, wall outlets, drawers, bags, and behind wallpaper. They prefer to stay in the same place as long as possible, so they will not go from hiding spot to hiding spot very often.

The good news about bed bugs is that they do not transmit diseases to the mammals they bite, so they are not as naturally worrisome as ticks and mosquitoes. The bad news is that they give us itchy welts when they feed on us, so it is still a frustrating experience to be bitten by these bugs. Their bites are unique in that they are in clusters or lines instead of randomly spread around our bodies. This is because bed bugs like to stay in the same spot while feeding, so they will bite any exposed skin in a pattern. Heavy sleepers may not feel the bites from these bugs during the night, but light sleepers can experience disrupted sleep if there are enough bed bugs frustratingly feeding on them. A good night’s sleep is essential to our everyday lives, and you deserve to rest peacefully in your own home.

Female bed bugs can lay up to 20 eggs from one feeding, and they can continue producing eggs for multiple days in a row. If a bed bug infestation is not professionally controlled as soon as possible, it will just continue to grow at an alarming rate for the unforeseen future. That is where Pointe Pest Control comes in; our goal is to protect Florissant homes and businesses from these bloodsucking pests all year long. We only use treatments that we guarantee are completely effective against bed bugs while still being safe for the people and pets in the area. Our highly-trained technicians are dedicated to solving each bed bug problem as efficiently as possible. Contact us today to learn more about our customized treatment plans and how our long-term solutions will give you the bed bug-free home of your dreams!