How Bed Bugs Evolved To Be Our Biggest Pest Problem

From 1940 to 1980, Bed Bugs were a rarity in America. The introduction of DDT in World War II and the continued usage of a variety of other pesticides virtually eliminated the pest in the USA, but with the declining use of dangerous chemicals, and the growing introduction of Bed Bugs to the country by foreign immigrants, a new epidemic is on the rise. Bed Bug populations increased gradually from 1980 to 2004 when they surged.

Bed Bugs have long been considered an example of poor hygiene. Seedy hotel rooms, ill kept homes and dirty sheets are always considered a prime source of Bed Bugs. But the truth is , Bed Bugs don’t recognize religion, annual income, social class, the cost of the homes in your neighborhood or any other socio-economic factors, they are the most democratic of blood sucking pests. They’ll inhabit a weekend camper, a mansion or the best 4-Star hotel with equal enthusiasm.

Bed Bugs cause more harm than the severe rash and itching a person exposed to them suffers. Bed Bugs have a hidden affect, a psychological one connected to the idea than a nearly invisible parasite is attacking your flesh and actually eating you. There is an onus associated with parasitic insect infestation. People bitten by fleas and lice experience the same negative persona. Children with lice infestations are often looked down upon by other children and even the adults that supervise them.

In extreme cases, Bed Bug bites and the infestation they come from can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Delusory Paratosis. The average person doesn’t realize the anxiety and stress Bed Bugs in your home can create. The psychological damage includes nightmares, flashbacks and even hyper vigilance as the victim spend their waking hours trying to keep the bugs away. Anxiety, overall dysfunction and even withdrawing from society trying to avoid other people are all chronicled examples of Bed Bug psychosis in individuals. The bites and rash fade quickly, but the psychological effects can last for years, even a lifetime if the victim doesn’t receive adequate mental health care.

Many people try to control these pests on their own, with over the counter chemicals and extreme measures. Burning mattresses, destroying linens and spraying dangerous amounts of pesticides that may or may not be effective are the only avenues available to the untrained home owner. A much better solution is to bring in a professional, a company that knows exactly how to mitigate a Bed Bug infestation. We use a uniquely ancient, yet modern way of detecting these pests.

Bed Bugs are just a quarter-of-an-inch long and nearly flat, they are very difficult to detect visually, but Delta Pest Control uses Bed Bug sniffing dogs that can locate Bed Bugs when human senses don’t detect any. The Bed Bug dogs will search your home for signs of Bed Bugs in areas you would never expect. Bed Bugs live up to 10 months and can survive for months without feeding. They can hide in pillows, sheets, bed covers and mattresses, but they also find refuge in towels, carpets and drapes. Imagine searching your home visually in all those places, you’d never be able to discover all of them on your own, but the well trained dogs used by Delta Pest Control can smell them anywhere. Dogs noses are so incredibly sensitive that they can sometimes detect a single Bed Bug in an entire home.

A handler will lead a Delta Pest Control K-9 Bed Bug dog through your home and carefully mark any area the dog determines is “hot.” After the investigation the professional exterminators at Delta Pest Control will eliminate the pests without adversely affecting you, your family or your pets. When they’re done, so are the Bed Bugs.

Don’t risk the pain, itch and suffering of Bed Bug bites, the societal judgment, albeit undeserved or the long term adverse mental conditions Bed Bugs in your home can create. Call Delta Pest Control instead. We will quickly and efficiently clean your home of these pests and We are very discrete about the process. Everyone thinks this is only a problem in someone else, but you never really know how it will adversely affect you until you suffer from the problem personally.

Don’t risk the cleanliness of your home, your personal health and more importantly, your peace of mind with these dangerous pests.

Give Delta Pest Control a call at the first sign of Bed Bugs and we will eliminate your Bed Bug problem.