Bed Bug Alert in San Antonio

Introduction

A recent study claims that San Antonio is one of the cities in the United States where bed bug infestations are highly concentrated. This may come as a surprise to many residents, but for us at Safe Guard Pest Control, it simply affirms what we have long had sighted in homes, hotels, apartments, and offices across the city.

As the trusted pest control provider in San Antonio, we want to assist you in understanding what this means for you, how to protect your family, and what to do if you suspect bed bugs in your home.

The Study Shows About San Antonio

As per a report provided by News 4 San Antonio, our city finds itself among the top cities in the nation to experience an alarming increase in bed bug infestation. This data is sourced from pest control visits, bed bug treatments, and reports from homeowners in the area.

Bed bugs are not a sign of poor hygiene. The tiny pests are great hitchhikers — they travel on luggage, clothes, and furniture. Once they settle in, usually in a bed or a couch, they multiply quickly and become hard to eliminate without professional help.

What Are Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs are usually found at night and are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on human blood. They are flat and about the size of an apple seed. They can hide in:

Mattresses and box springs
Bed frames and headboards
Cracks in walls and floors
Behind pictures or outlets
Upholstered furniture

For this reason, many people never discover they have bed bugs until they wake up with itchy red bites.

Signs You May Have Bed Bugs

Signs that you might have bed bugs include:

Small red bites of your skin, often in a line or cluster
Blood spots on your sheets or pillowcases
Dark or rusty spots (the waste of bed bugs) on your mattress or furniture
A musty smell coming from your bedroom
Live bed bugs or empty shells (shed skin)

Among the signs you see, you must take action. Bed bugs cannot eliminate themselves, but the later you attend to them, the worse will the situation become.

Why Are We Seeing More Bed Bugs in San Antonio?

Different factors can be blamed for the rise of bed bugs in San Antonio:

Warm Weather. Bed bugs prosper in warm climates. With the warm conditions in San Antonio, the heat-driven reproduction sped up for these bed bugs.
Travel. Being a famous destination, many people travel to San Antonio. Bed bugs are transferred frequently through the use of luggage and hotel sleeping.
Secondhand Furniture. Purchasing or even picking up used furniture can unknowingly bring bed bugs to your house.
Apartments and Shared Housing. Bed bugs travel from unit to unit through walls, electrical outlets, and pipes.

What You Should Do If You Think You Have Bed Bugs

Safe Guard Pest Control recommends:

Don't panic - We are here to help.
Avoid moving furniture or sleeping in other rooms - Doing this will spread the bugs further.
Don’t attempt to use store-bought sprays - This will make the situation worse by scattering the bugs.
Call us ASAP for a free inspection.

How Safe Guard Pest Control Can Help

For years now, we’ve been getting rid of bed bugs and protecting families throughout San Antonio. Our team of professionals knows how to detect them, treat them, and prevent them from coming back. Here is what we can do for you:

1. Free Inspection for Bed Bugs

We carry out a thorough bed bug inspection around your house, which includes looking at mattresses, furniture, and the hidden areas where they love to hide.

2. Safe & Effective Treatments

We apply methods to effectively eliminate the bed bugs that pose no threat to your family and pets. Depending upon the pest situation, we use heat treatment, chemical treatment, or even sometimes combination treatment.

3. Follow-Up Service

Our service does not stop with one visit. We provide follow-up inspections to ensure that all bugs have been eliminated and kept from returning.

4. Advice for Prevention

We help you learn how to avoid infestation in the future, such as inspecting luggage while coming back from travels or how to clean second-hand furniture before it enters the house.

Let’s Keep San Antonio Bed-Bug Free

Bed bugs represent an increasing nuisance; however, if dealt with correctly, they can be eliminated. Should you suspect a bed bug problem at your home or business, do not delay. The sooner you call us, the easier it will be to treat.