What are bed bugs?
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals. They have this in common with mosquitos, though bed bugs do not have wings. Scientifically known as Cimex lectularius (Cimicidae), bed bugs are often found in the nesting areas of birds, bats, and also humans. Because they are often found in beds, sofas, and other human “nesting” areas, they have earned the common name of “bed bug.”
How to recognize a bed bug infestation in Vacaville
The easiest way to recognize a bed bug infestation is if anyone starts to complain about bug bites that happen during the night. Bed bugs are most active about an hour before dawn, and bed bug bites are often mistaken for mosquito bites.
Both bed bugs and their eggs are visible to the human eye. Eggs will look like small poppy seeds, and adults can grow to approximately 1/4″ in length and have an oval, flattened shape. Bed bugs do not like the sunlight and often hide in cracks and crevices during the day.
How to get rid of bed bugs
Because they are so small and can hide in so many places, bed bug extermination in Vacaville can be a lengthy process. Extermination will happen much quicker if you work with a pest control company that has experience eliminating bed bugs. Call HomeShield today and we can help you get started eliminating these nasty pests.
Bed bug extermination and treatment options:
Following are some ways that you can expedite the extermination process:
- Launder bedding and garments at 120 degrees fahrenheit or hotter to kill bugs and eggs
- Try vacuuming up the infested areas, being careful to get all cracks and crevices
- Scrape bedding and other infested areas as eggs are hard to dislodge
- Work with a pest control professional to treat all infested areas and other areas likely to be infested
- Be sure to treat any former bird or bat nesting areas, as they may also be infested
For more suggestions on how to exterminate your bed bug problem or to get started with a professional bed bug exterminator in Vacaville, call us at today!
Other services we provide in Vacaville
At HomeShield Pest Control, we provide multiple services for both residential and commercial properties, including:
- Ant removal / control
- Aphid control, offering systemic injections
- Attic cleaning services Vacaville
- Bed bug extermination
- Bird control
- Cockroach extermination / control
- Lawn care treatment and fertilizing services
- Pest control Vacaville
- Rodent exclusion & proofing services Vacaville
- Rodent control Vacaville / removal (rats & mice; also gophers, moles, & voles)
- Spider control (black widow, brown recluse, etc.)
- Termite inspections Vacaville
- Termite control Vacaville
- Wasp removal
- Weed control
- Wildlife trapping Vacaville
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Bed Bug Extermination: Vacaville Neighborhoods and Zip Codes
We service the following zip codes in Vacaville: 95687, 95688, 95696
We also service all of the neighborhoods and areas in Vacaville, including near: Alamo Drive, Alamo Creek Park, Al Patch Park, Allison Drive, Andrews Park, Arbor Oaks Park, Arlington Park, Beelard Park, Browns Valley Road, California Drive, Cannon Station Park, Centennial Park, Cypress Lakes Golf Course, Davis Street, Dobbins Street, East Monte Vista Avenue, Elmire Road, Foxboro Parkway, Green Tree Golf Club, Hume Way, Keating Park, Laurel Wood, Leisure Town Road, Lincoln Highway, Marshall Road, Meadowlands Park, Meadowlark Drive, Merchant Street, Midway Road, North Orchard Avenue, North Orchard Park, Nut Tree Road, Patwin Park, Peabody Road, Ridgeview Park, Sharp Road, South Town Park, Stonegate Park, Trower Park, Ulatis Drive, Vaca Valley Parkway, Vanden Road, West Monte Vista Avenue, and Whispering Ridge Drive.
To learn more about this or any of our other pest control Sacramento services, call us today!