Bug Control in Sarasota

Common Misconceptions Regarding Bed Bugs 

As experienced bug control in Sarasota, we constantly hear the same misconceptions when it comes to bed bugs. Allow us to explore some of the most common here:

‘You can’t see bed bugs’ – As we explore on this page, adult bed bugs are visible with a red/brown color while even many younger bed bugs are visible, although they are a lighter color.

‘Bed bugs will only infiltrate dirty spaces’ – While clutter will certainly encourage bed bugs into your home because they can easily hide, what bed bugs seek more than anything is blood, warmth, and carbon dioxide. They can find this in nearly every home, which is why an infestation is never impossible.

‘Bed bugs only operate in the dark’ – Some people will say that leaving the lights on overnight will prevent bed bugs from leaving their hiding spaces…but this simply isn’t true. Bed bugs prefer darkness, but they will still try to bite you with the lights on.

‘Bed bug spray is all you need’ – We’ve spoken to countless people who believed that they could buy a bed bug spray and everything would magically correct itself. Unfortunately, they’re left disappointed. Instead, it’s best to tackle bed bug control in Sarasota, FL with a treatment plan to prevent bugs from spreading around the home and causing further issues.

Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation 

How do you know if you have bed bugs in your home? Bed bugs can quickly infest an entire home moving around clothing, bedding, and even the vacuum cleaner. Keep an eye out for these common signs:

• Insects in and around your mattress and bedding
• Bite marks on yourself or family members
• Spots of blood or fecal matter on your bedding
• Shed bed bug skins (appearing as translucent shells)
• Musky odor in the bedroom

In many cases, bite marks only appear days after the initial contact with the bed bugs, so the time to take action is now. For bug control in Sarasota, FL, contact the friendly and efficient team at Brock 360.

How to Prevent Bed Bugs in Your Home 

At Brock 360, we help you to get rid of bed bugs and guide you through the process from start to finish. This means a free evaluation to start, a treatment plan, post-treatment advice, and even a guaranteed return if the initial treatment isn’t effective. What you do after the treatment is essential, so here are some tips to keep bed bugs at bay moving forward. 

• Always wash bedding at a high temperature (and dry at a high temperature too, if you machine dry).
• Bed bugs don’t seek dirty spaces, but you can declutter to limit hiding spaces for all pests. 
• Seal all gaps and crevices in electrical outlets, baseboards, and more. 
• Vacuum often (and empty vacuum cleaner). 
• Use a mattress protector and box springs cover. 
• Always inspect and be wary of second-hand furniture, bedding, and clothing. 
• Do a quick inspection upon arriving at a hotel, Airbnb, or any other stay away from home.

Contact Brock 360 for Bug Control in Sarasota Today

It can be quite a nasty surprise seeing bed bugs for the first time – it almost feels like a personal attack. You keep your home tidy, you keep bed sheets clean, so why are they in your home? The first thing to say is that the bed bugs haven’t chosen your home because it’s the dirtiest they could find. Instead, they sought warmth and darkness. It may have even been that you picked up the bed bugs in a hotel, from a friend’s house, or another third-party location. 

The problem is that bed bugs are notoriously difficult to deal with because they seem to survive everything. They survive the washing machine, the vacuum, and DIY solutions. Considering that females can lay hundreds of eggs over the course of their lives, the best action is to contact a professional service such as Brock 360. We have the knowledge, experience, equipment, and solutions to get your home back the way it should be (without unwanted guests!). 

Bed bugs can adapt to their surroundings, so it will take an in-depth evaluation and a tailored strategy to treat your home. Call Brock 360 today and allow our brilliant team to bring their effective solutions to your home to lose these hardy pests.