Of all of the things you want to bring home from your vacation, bed bugs are definitely not among them. Unfortunately, bed bug infestations can be rampant in even high-end hotels, and you may not notice the signs until you carry the invaders home with you. Once you have bed bugs in Fort Lauderdale, you need professional pest control services to get rid of them. If you suspect you could have bed bugs or you already know that you do, here are the answers to some questions you may have about finding them and getting rid of them for good.What do bed bugs look like?Bed bugs are very tiny. They are about a quarter inch in size, although they become more swollen after they feed. Generally, they are light brown and flat, but after feeding on blood, they take on a reddish tone and round appearance. Because bed bugs are so small, they can be incredibly difficult to spot on their own. Many people don't suspect that they could have bed bugs until they notice small dots of blood on their sheets or they notice bumps on their skin caused by bites. Sometimes, bed bugs also drop insect shells that are found in clothing or on sheets.How did bed bugs get into my home?Bed bugs were once confined to homeless shelters and jails, but today, they can be found all over the world. Often, people pick up bed bugs while staying in a hotel. The bugs enter someone's suitcase and then enter that person's home when he or she unpacks. You could also get bed bugs in your luggage if it is stored near someone else's who already has bed bugs. Secondhand furniture and bedding can also introduce bed bugs into the home.What should I do if I think I have bed bugs?It's all but impossible to get rid of bed bugs on your own. As soon as you notice the signs, call a pest control company with experience in treating bed bugs. Your pest control team will exterminate the specific areas that are infested as well as the surrounding areas to ensure no trace of the bugs are left behind.
