Are you losing sleep over bed bugs? You’re not alone. Infestations can happen easily and fast when you travel or thrift regularly. Bed bugs are tiny insects that hide in your bed and furniture, coming out at night to bite and feed on human blood. They prefer nesting in beds because they have easy access to you – their main feeding source.

But the good news is that you can prevent them from ever crawling in your space. The catch is that professional intervention is necessary for almost every case. Many try DIY methods like washing bedding or using store-bought sprays, but these rarely work well by themselves. Professionals use special tools and treatments to find and kill bed bugs at every life stage.

So let’s get into some tips and tricks from our experts here from Bug Out.

7 Bed Bug Tips and Tricks

No one wants to bring bed bugs back from a trip or have them sneak in from elsewhere. And if you’ve gotten rid of them, you don’t want them to come back. Basic cleaning isn’t enough to keep bed bugs away, so follow these tips:

Check thrifted items for bugs before bringing them inside.
Put items (luggage, furniture, etc.) into a quarantine and check on them regularly.
Seal hiding spots when possible, wherever bed bugs like to hide (such as cracks).
Check hotel rooms for bed bugs every time.
Minimize clutter to reduce bed bug hiding places.
Use mattress and box spring covers as protection.
Learn the signs of bed bug infestations.

A Travel Tip From Us

Traveling increases your risk of picking up bed bugs and bringing them indoors. It’s actually the most common way bed bugs infest spaces! Check hotel rooms, keep luggage off the floor, and inspect your bags before coming back.

Signs of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are masters of hide-and-seek. They leave small signs that are easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. Look for tiny brown bugs, rust-colored stains on sheets, and small white eggs.

Typical entry points include gaps, voids, cracks, crevices, and decor.

ID and Biology: What Do Bed Bugs Look Like?

Less than ¼” in size
Reddish-brown color
Eggs are extremely tiny and pearl-white in color

The Best Way to Prevent Bug Begs

Once bed bugs are in your space, they’re tough to get rid of on your own. We’ve seen many folks use bug bombs or over-the-counter sprays, which rarely solve the problem completely.

Getting rid of and preventing bed bugs is a job left to the professionals, like Bug Out! We use a mix of treatments, including heat and targeted pesticides, to eliminate bed bugs at every stage of life. Our team will inspect, remove, and prevent infestations.

Don’t let bed bugs keep you up at night. Reach out to us today for expert bed bug control in North Carolina. We’ll get you started with a free service quote.