Van, TX Pest Control Services

Bed Bug Prevention Tips

Bed bugs are a growing problem throughout the country, and they are a pest that you should be on the lookout for here in Van. These sneaky little pests are difficult to avoid, but knowing where to look and what to look for can make all the difference! While bed bugs can surely be found in beds, beds are not the only place that bud bugs frequent. Bed bugs can be found anywhere that people are. This means that public transportation, schools, dorms, malls, libraries, laundry mats, movie theaters, hospitals, and even Aunt Jane’s house are all at risk of hosting these pests.

Being diligent to look for bed bugs and their signs whenever you are away from your home is an important part of keeping your home safe from these pests. Of course, you may notice these tiny 1/4-inch bugs that resemble apple seeds with legs, but they are small and elusive, so finding these adult bugs is not a guarantee. You are more likely to notice the tiny red blood spots or the brown flecks and spots of feces on fabrics and the shed skin casings in the creases and corners of seats, mattresses, and carpets than you are these reddish-brown bugs. But staying alert could help you to avoid carrying these bugs home with you in your purse, in your backpack, or even on your pant leg.

If you notice bed bugs in your Van home, don’t panic. Pick up the phone and call the bed bug experts here at Innovative Pest Control instead! Our three-step process of inspection, implementation, and elimination guarantees fast, effective relief from bed bugs in your Van home or business! To learn more about our bed bug control services, give us a call today.

Are Brown Recluse Spiders Dangerous?

The answer to this question is, yes… potentially! Your reaction to a brown recluse spider bite will depend on how much venom is injected and on how sensitive you are to that venom. The reaction to the bite can include mild skin irritation or fever, itching, muscle pain, and convulsions. Some can even result in necrosis which is a condition where the skin tissue around the bite deteriorates and dies. Many brown recluse spider bites require medical intervention. Special attention should be paid whenever you are rummaging around in dark, humid areas like your basement, attic, or garage.

Brown recluse spiders can be inside boxes, under mulch, or beneath leaves and other yard debris. Sealing all cracks, gaps, and holes in your foundation, repairing gaps and tears in screens, and installing door sweeps on all exterior doors will be helpful in reducing your risk of these pests entering your home. But the best way to ensure that brown recluse spiders will not be hiding out in your home is by implementing a year-round pest prevention plan from the experts here at Innovative Pest Control. Not only will this protect your home from invading brown recluse spiders, but it will also help to eliminate the insects that are drawing these spiders into your home in the first place.