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FAQs > Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs are ectoparasites that dine on your blood while you sleep. They have become a problem over the past several years. Fortunately, BUGOUT technicians are trained to help you seek out and eliminate a bed bug infestation in your residence.

Question: How do I get bed bugs in my home?

Bed bugs are known to hitchhike and are easily transported. They may tag along during a stay at a hotel or another residence, and may also invade your home by climbing from visitors who come to your house.

Question: Where would I find bed bugs in my home?

Bed bugs can be found nearby the host, such as bedding, bedframes, nightstands, couches and baseboards. Their harborage areas are typically marked with fecal spots or discarded skins.

Question: Do bed bugs carry diseases? Am I at risk if they bite me?

A bed bug bite is painless, however there have been many cases of allergic reactions to the saliva injected into their hosts' skin. Although bed bugs have been suspect in the transmission of several diseases, there is no conclusive evidence of that accusation.

The primary concerns with a bed bug bite would be itching, which can potentially become infected from scratching.

Question: What can I do about a bed bug problem in my home?

Bed bugs excel at hiding, especially when chased by household pest sprays and other products. Trying to get rid of a problem alone can easily become a long battle.

Call BUGOUT for a thorough inspection of your home. A technician can meet with you in your home an discuss the treatment solutions in detail.