Wildlife Spotlight: Bed Bug Awareness Week
It’s Bed Bug Awareness Week—and we’re here to shed light on one of the most persistent pests we face in the DFW area.
Bed bugs aren’t just a problem in hotels or apartments. These tiny hitchhikers can end up anywhere: homes, offices, daycares, and even public transit. They don’t care if your space is clean or cluttered—all they care about is access to a host.
🛑 What Are Bed Bugs, Really?
Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed exclusively on blood—usually while you sleep. They’re reddish-brown, about the size of an apple seed, and they hide in mattress seams, furniture cracks, and behind baseboards.
Unlike other pests, bed bugs don’t build nests or travel far on their own. They rely on people to carry them from place to place, which is why infestations can happen anywhere, at any time.
🛏️ Bed Bug Myths: What You Think You Know
Myth: Bed bugs are only in dirty places.
Truth: Bed bugs don’t care how clean your home is—they only care about access to people.
Myth: You can get rid of bed bugs with over-the-counter sprays.
Truth: Bed bugs are tough to eliminate. DIY treatments often miss eggs and hiding spots, leading to re-infestation.
Myth: You’ll always feel bed bug bites.
Truth: Some people don’t react to bites, so you might not even know you have them until the infestation grows.
🚫 How to Reduce Your Risk
Bed bugs are sneaky, but you can take steps to reduce your risk:
Inspect hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and secondhand furniture before bringing them into your home.
Wash and dry clothes on high heat after traveling.
Use mattress encasements to reduce hiding spots.
If you suspect an infestation, call a professional ASAP—early detection is key.
🧰 Bed Bug Solutions with Paragon
At Paragon Pest Control, we use proven methods to eliminate bed bugs at all life stages, from eggs to adults. Our technicians know where to look, how to treat, and how to prevent reinfestation.
If you think you have bed bugs, don’t wait—contact us today for a professional treatment plan.
📞 Call us at (972) 435-9797 or visit paragonpestdfw.com to learn more.