What to do to keep bed bugs out of your home
No one wants bed bugs in their home. These annoying pests invade your bedroom most often because that is where their food—you—spend a lot of time. Bed bugs are parasites that feed on human blood. They have recently been making a comeback in the Eastern U.S. coast. So, people in Waldorf, MD should be on the lookout for bed bugs in their home.
Throughout the rest of this article we will tell you exactly what bed bugs are doing in your home and how to keep them out. And, remember, your best bet in bed bug prevention is to call Barefoot Pest Control. We are bed bug extermination experts who can ensure that your Waldorf home is bed bug-free all year.
What do bed bugs want?
Like most animals, including pests, bed bugs want food, water, and shelter. Yet, unlike us, bed bugs’ food is warm blood. During the night they will attach themselves to your body and suck your blood. To do this they are drawn by your body heat and your carbon dioxide exhales.
Bed bugs are most likely to begin invading your Waldorf home in the fall. Although they will be attracted to their food source at all times, in the fall the DC area begins cooling off. While that is great news for us, bed bugs don’t like it. They will begin trying to find ways into your home to keep warm and fed.
How to keep bed bugs out?
And, that brings us to the main topic of this article: how to keep bed bugs out of your home. There are a few strategies that you can employ to keep those pesky bed bugs out. Here are our top recommendations.
- Bed bugs often make it into our home by hitching a ride on our belongings. If you’ve recently been traveling, make sure to take precautions. This means checking hotel rooms for bed bugs before you unpack. And, when you return home, make sure to spray your luggage down and wash all clothing or bedding you took.
- Just as you would look for fleas and ticks, make sure to check your outdoor pets for bed bugs. These pests prefer humans, but they will hitch a ride inside on your dogs or cats. You can check their skin for the same small, red bites that you would find on your own skin. You should also keep their bedding and toys well cleaned.
- Keeping your home well cleaned and free of clutter will also go a long way towards preventing bed bugs.
- Call in the professionals. If you are still worried about bed bugs and you live in the Waldorf, MD area, contact Barefoot Pest Control today. We have the years of experience necessary to completely prevent and treat bed bugs in your home. If you want to learn more about our bed bug specific treatment options, go here. Plus, we offer free inspections and quotes, so you will be well-equipped with all the information you need before deciding on your course of action. If you want your Waldorf home to remain free of bed bugs this fall, call Barefoot Pest Control today.