True to their name, bed bugs are found most often in any part of a bed, including the mattress, sheets, bed frame, and headboard. They prefer this hiding place because they are guaranteed to have access to food more nights than not. In the case of a hotel or rental property, bed bugs can still consume plenty of blood with the rotation of guests. They do not need to feed every day and can actually go anywhere from a month to 18 months without food. This means bed bugs can hide in the same room for months at a time and wait for their chance to strike.
The only requirements bed bugs have for their habitat is for it to be dark and secluded while still in close proximity to their food source. Some other frequent hiding spots of bed bugs are couches, chairs, curtains, rugs, and electrical outlets. They can even travel between rooms in a building by entering through cracks and outlets. If one hotel room, apartment, or office in a building has a bed bug issue, the surrounding rooms are at risk of receiving the overflow of the invasion. But if the bed bugs stay well-hidden in between feedings, they can still go undetected for a while.
No matter how many bed bugs are in an infestation, it is essential to contact professional pest control as soon as possible. Female bed bugs start laying eggs as soon as they feed once. With 20 eggs being laid per feeding, the population can get out of control in the span of a couple weeks. Our pest control technicians use their knowledge of the bed bug life cycle to eliminate every bed bug in an invasion. Between our careful inspections and the efficient heat treatments we offer, you can be sure that Pointe Pest Control will solve your bed bug problems. We are happy to answer any questions and address concerns during the service in order to help you live bed bug-free. Contact us for more information on our effective bed bug services today!