Information On Bed Bugs
While news of bed bug infestations has yet to hit New Orleans, there is a very real possibility that a local bed bug epidemic could be in the works.
These pests are not new to the United States; they have been in the country for more than 100 years! However, over the past decade and a half, there has been a resurgence of them, especially in major cities.
The Northeast has been the first area to be hit hard, but now we are seeing signs that bed bugs are spreading to other major tourist destination cities.
What makes these pests such a pain? Reason #1: Mobility One reason that bed bugs are such a tough issue to deal with is that they are able to move great distances and survive.
They can move from one location to another in a person's clothes, on a child's hat, or even on a dog's leash.
Once they enter into a building, they are able to fit into tiny spaces and often move from room to room using the spaces between the walls.
This makes them able to spread quickly without being noticed, and most of the time the carrier is totally unaware that they are bringing the pests into your home, business or city.
Reason #2: Lifespan, habits, and reproduction Another cause for this bug epidemic is that they have a longer lifespan than many bugs and are able to produce a great number of offspring.
Additionally, their ability to go long periods without eating and other habits allow them to survive without detection.
Here are a few facts that you may not know: - The average bed bug lives anywhere from 6 months to 18 months - A female bed bug can lay 500 eggs during her lifespan, meaning that just a few of them can quickly grow into a much larger problem - The eggs are laid into small crevices or cracks and can even be sealed into the spaces between the walls.
This allows the eggs to avoid many chemical treatments (although gas fumigation still works) - Bed bugs can go long periods without eating and go into dormant stages.
This can lead homeowners to think that the problem has been eliminated only for it to come back a few months later.
- As these pests are nocturnal in nature, it is easy for them to go undetected for a long time.
This means that people do not realize they have a problem until it problem becomes widespread.
While they are not dangerous, their bite can be irritating and their infestation can quickly spread to your neighbors or others in the area.
Being aware of these pests and addressing any concerns promptly with a reliable pest control company is the best plan for avoiding a New Orleans bed bug epidemic.
These pests are not new to the United States; they have been in the country for more than 100 years! However, over the past decade and a half, there has been a resurgence of them, especially in major cities.
The Northeast has been the first area to be hit hard, but now we are seeing signs that bed bugs are spreading to other major tourist destination cities.
What makes these pests such a pain? Reason #1: Mobility One reason that bed bugs are such a tough issue to deal with is that they are able to move great distances and survive.
They can move from one location to another in a person's clothes, on a child's hat, or even on a dog's leash.
Once they enter into a building, they are able to fit into tiny spaces and often move from room to room using the spaces between the walls.
This makes them able to spread quickly without being noticed, and most of the time the carrier is totally unaware that they are bringing the pests into your home, business or city.
Reason #2: Lifespan, habits, and reproduction Another cause for this bug epidemic is that they have a longer lifespan than many bugs and are able to produce a great number of offspring.
Additionally, their ability to go long periods without eating and other habits allow them to survive without detection.
Here are a few facts that you may not know: - The average bed bug lives anywhere from 6 months to 18 months - A female bed bug can lay 500 eggs during her lifespan, meaning that just a few of them can quickly grow into a much larger problem - The eggs are laid into small crevices or cracks and can even be sealed into the spaces between the walls.
This allows the eggs to avoid many chemical treatments (although gas fumigation still works) - Bed bugs can go long periods without eating and go into dormant stages.
This can lead homeowners to think that the problem has been eliminated only for it to come back a few months later.
- As these pests are nocturnal in nature, it is easy for them to go undetected for a long time.
This means that people do not realize they have a problem until it problem becomes widespread.
While they are not dangerous, their bite can be irritating and their infestation can quickly spread to your neighbors or others in the area.
Being aware of these pests and addressing any concerns promptly with a reliable pest control company is the best plan for avoiding a New Orleans bed bug epidemic.
