Why Do Bed Bugs Keep Coming Back?

The war between bed bugs and humans has been waged for countless years. As such, bed bugs have had plenty of time to build up a solid resistance to several pesticides and treatment methods. Today’s bed bugs require a lot more than DIY remedies and over-the-counter products in order to be fully eradicated.

If left unaddressed, bed bugs can pose a significant health risk to household members—including allergic reactions, itchy and painful bites, and even transmitting Lyme disease. Fortunately, at Champion Termite & Pest Control, we offer professional bed bug extermination services tailored to your needs. Our exterminators have over 30 years of experience in effective pest control techniques and treatment methods. Contact our pest management experts today to schedule a free property inspection!

Ineffective Treatment

Due to their small size, bed bugs can easily hide inside furniture, luggage, clothing, electrical outlets, walls, and cracks and crevices. The most common hiding spots for bed bugs are the folds, tucks, and crevices within or near bedding. Failure to reach into these tiny, hard-to-reach areas will leave countless eggs and bed bugs unscathed during treatment.

When you schedule bed bug control services with Champion Termite & Pest Control, our pest control professionals use strategic vacuuming with state-of-the-art high particulate air (HEPA) equipment, thermal remediation heat treatment, and natural insecticides to fully eliminate severe infestations. The insecticides and HEPA equipment are specially designed and formulated to reach deep into wall voids and underneath upholstered furniture.

Additionally, our bed bug extermination team offers two follow-up inspections after the initial treatment. This ensures that the problem was fully addressed and that no lingering bed bug eggs or nymphs were left behind.

Resistance To Pesticides

As bed bugs mature, they will shed their skin upwards of five different times. As they are continuously exposed to pesticides, the bed bugs will begin to develop a chemical resistance to the treatment. As more and more pesticide-resistant bugs breed, they will even produce offspring that are resistant to the treatment—rendering the chemical ineffective.

In our experience, bed bug thermal remediation heat treatment is the best method for pesticide-resistant bed bugs.

Unidentified Source

Bed bugs are parasitic insects. In order to acquire their food sources, bed bugs hitchhike on personal belongings such as suitcases, clothing, or furniture. These personal items are then moved by the homeowner from the original bed bug source to their home—marking the start of their infestation.

If you do not immediately identify where your bed bugs originated from, you return to the hotel or business that started your problems to begin with. Always check the reviews before booking a stay at a hotel, motel, or resort. When you arrive in your room, you should also check the mattress, headboard, and furniture for signs of bed bug eggs. This can help you determine which sites to avoid when addressing a tough household bed bug infestation.

Failure To React Immediately

One reason why bed bugs pose a serious infestation risk is their ability to reproduce rapidly. In ideal conditions, a female bed bug can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime. In other words, all it takes is a few bed bugs to produce an infestation in the thousands.

To avoid a full-blown infestation, it is imperative that homeowners schedule treatment as soon as possible. Contact Champion Termite & Pest Control as soon as possible to begin addressing your bed bug problem.