Are Bed Bugs a Sign of Dirty Living Conditions in Broken Arrow, OK?

Are bed bug attacks a sign of dirty living conditions?

Infestations of common bed bugs, Cimex lectularius L., are not directly related to bad housekeeping. The cleanest living area can have a very large infestation. Professional Pest Management is the best way to get rid of these bugs.

Everyone is at risk of having an infestation if bed bugs are brought into their home.

Unfortunately, cleaning alone will not usually have much impact on an established bed bug population. Cluttered conditions can offer the bugs a lot of hiding places, very near their human blood-meal hosts.

Successful programs to eliminate these bugs require detailed knowledge of their biology and exact hiding locations determined by thorough inspection from our Pest Control Specialist.

Action Pest Management Professionals is educated with the strategies, techniques, and products which can be used effectively, safely, and legally to control bed bugs. 

No “home cures” we have encountered so far have much effect at all against bed bugs. Call Action Pest Management for quick, complete and professional Bed Bug Control.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do bed bugs mean you’re not clean?

No. Bedbugs are drawn to people and the warmth and carbon dioxide we give off, not to dirt, so clean homes get them too. Clutter can give them more places to hide, but cleanliness does not cause an infestation.

Are bed bugs because of bad hygiene?

Hygiene does not cause bedbugs. They spread by hitchhiking on luggage, clothing, used furniture and bedding, and they can show up in homes of any cleanliness. Keeping things tidy only makes them easier to find.

Can an empty house have bed bugs?

An empty home can host bedbugs for months, since they can survive a long time without feeding. They are more likely if previous occupants had an infestation or furniture was left behind. Inspect and treat before moving in if you see any sign.

Can I live with bed bugs and be okay?

You can stay in a home with bedbugs, but the bites, lost sleep and stress add up, and the population keeps growing. Prompt professional treatment is the best way to stop it. In the meantime, use mattress encasements and reduce clutter.

How soon do you realize you have bed bugs?

Many people do not notice for a week or two, and some never react to the bites. Early signs are small dark spots on sheets, shed skins or itchy bites in a row. The sooner you inspect, the easier the treatment.

Contact Action Pest Management today for a free quote on pest control in Broken Arrow, OK.