There have been quite a few stories where homeowners and tenants went to great lengths to try to eradicate their bed bug problem. Some went as far as to light their entire apartment on fire, as seen in an article published in the Detroit Free Press this past January.

So, what is driving people to take such extreme measures? It’s the resiliency that bed bugs possess to evade both detection and extermination attempts, and here’s how they do it.

  • They’re highly mobile. Bed bugs can move between rooms in your home, hotel rooms, offices, and neighboring homes and buildings with ease. That’s why it’s important to look at the larger picture when trying to eliminate an infestation, instead of focusing on the space where the issue originated only.
  • They’ve found a pathway. Since bed bugs are so easily mobilized and hard to detect, many people won’t even realize where they came from in the first place. That means, if the issue originated at a friends home or your office, you may be bringing new bed bugs home every single day.
  • They’re not just in beds. Many people make the mistake of thinking that if they clean or replace their mattress and bed sheets they’re safe. Unfortunately, this just isn’t true. Bed bugs can cling to almost any type of soft material in the home, including bedding, clothing and upholstered furniture. That’s why it’s important to treat everything at once.

The most common reason that bed bugs are often difficult to eliminate is improper pest control techniques. Many people try to handle the infestation on their own or rely on their untrained landlord to fix the issue. That’s why the fastest and most efficient way to get rid of bed bugs is by calling your local pest professional at the first sign of an infestation.

If you live in Massachusetts or New Hampshire and are experiencing bed bugs issues, just give Pest Control Unlimited a call. Our expert technicians will not only help eradicate your infestation but will help you take future steps to prevent another one from occurring.

For more information about our bed bug removal services, click here or call 888-649-9919 today.