Bed bugs are more than just annoying, they’re persistent, hard to spot, and even harder to get rid of once they’ve settled in. These tiny, reddish-brown insects hide in beds, furniture, and cracks in the walls, feeding on human blood while you sleep. By the time you notice them, they may already be well established.
If you think you might have bed bugs, don’t wait. Here’s what you need to know:
They Can Be Anywhere
Bed bugs aren’t picky. They can be in homes, apartments, hotels, offices, and even public transit. Wherever people go, bed bugs can follow.
They're Tough to Kill
These pests can survive for months without feeding and are resistant to many common treatments. Most DIY methods don’t work.
Clean House? Doesn’t Matter
There’s a myth that bed bugs only infest dirty homes. Not true. They can be found in the cleanest homes and most high-end hotels.
Bites Aren’t Always Obvious
Some people don’t react to bed bug bites right away, or at all. Others wake up with red, itchy welts. Either way, visible bites are usually a sign that the infestation is already growing.
DIY Doesn’t Work
Bed bugs are experts at hiding and surviving. Professional treatment is the safest, fastest, and most effective way to eliminate them.
Don’t Wait. Act Fast.
The sooner you act, the easier it is to control bed bugs. Our team at Abell uses proven tools and techniques to eliminate bed bugs at their source.
Think you’ve got bed bugs?
Contact us today to schedule an inspection.
You probably already know that most people are repulsed by the simple sight of cockroaches. If you are personally dealing with a cockroach infestation, the feelings of disgust are probably even more intense. Unfortunately, the cold winter weather tends to be one of the reasons this pest ends up in your home in the first place, according to Any Pest. While you may know that you don't want to share your home with cockroaches this winter, there are a number of interesting facts about this pest that you've probably never heard.
Because of the high amount of traffic and the versatility of the facilities, pests are naturally attracted to long-term care institutions. Many nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and other care facilities include on-site kitchens and cafeterias as well as private rooms and common spaces. All of these places are susceptible to attracting pests because of the presence of food, water and viable habitats.
During the summer months, some people love to go camping with family and friends. Yet this fun trip can be ruined with a few unwanted visitors, most notably different types of bugs. Crawling spiders, hungry mosquitoes and buzzing flies can become annoying quickly. How can you avoid these pests when you're outdoors? Consider these tips to keep bugs out of your campsite.
Carpenter ants can chew through the strongest studs and stringers in a house as they hollow the wooden beams out for nesting. The resulting damage can weaken the home's structural support and require expensive repairs. Professional pest control workers can remove a colony of ants, but the best practice for homeowners is to learn the best ways to keep out an ant colony and prevent the problem before it begins.
As the weather cools, you'll probably see fewer pests than you did during the warmer months, but that doesn't mean they're all gone just yet. Some insects can actually come out in full force during the autumn, while others might seek refuge in your warm home. Here are some key tips to keep in mind as fall gets underway:
As the middle of summer approaches, you need to be vigilant about keeping your garden free of pests. Many insects breed during the summertime, which means they're on the lookout for great places to lay their eggs. For many bugs, that means near a source of food. In fact, some species of insects will lay their eggs inside budding vegetables and fruit so their larvae have something to eat as soon as they hatch. That's why you have to keep harmful bugs out without damaging the bugs that could help you, such as bumble bees.
You might have noticed that, with the exception of the kitchen, you find more pests in your bathroom than in the rest of your home. This is because insects and rodents see the bathroom as a convenient watering hole. Pests love leaky pipes and standing water because these offer them a hydrating oasis in the otherwise dry biome that is your house or apartment. And if your bathroom develops mold, all the better for pests, who may eat fungus or use it to lay their eggs.
