Why Can’t I Get Rid of Bedbugs on My Own?

Trying to handle bedbugs on your own? Bedbugs are an increasingly common headache for homeowners and businesses alike. Just when you think you’ve eliminated them, they return in droves, sometimes far worse than their initial infestation. Understanding why bedbugs keep coming back is essential to fully addressing the issue.

In this blog post, the bedbug exterminators at Home Paramount Pest Control explain the most common causes of recurrent infestation and what you can do to prevent them from returning.

Causes of Recurring Bedbug Infestations

There are several reasons why bedbugs may return to your property over and over again, including:

DIY Treatment

The most common reason for recurrent bedbug infestation is a DIY treatment that doesn’t address this pest in all its life cycles. While DIY methods may seem effective, they often fail to eliminate all bedbugs, especially their eggs. Bedbugs can hide deep in furniture, walls, and carpets, and more, making it difficult to reach them with over-the-counter sprays or home remedies. If even a few bedbugs survive, repopulation can be swift, resulting in another infestation.

Bringing Them Back Inside

Bedbugs are excellent hitchhikers. If you’ve recently stayed in a hotel, used public transportation, or purchased secondhand furniture, you may have unknowingly brought new bedbugs into your home. Without proper precautions, reintroducing bedbugs to your living space is easy, even after thorough treatment.

Hidden Infestations

Even if you don’t see bedbugs, they can still hide out in certain areas, including walls, electrical outlets, and behind baseboards. Bedbugs can survive in these hidden crevices for months without feeding. If treatment does not cover these areas, bedbugs can emerge again when conditions are more favorable.

Shared Housing or Nearby Infestations

If you live in an apartment, duplex, or another multi-family building, bedbugs can travel from one unit to another. Even if you’ve had your unit treated, an untreated neighboring unit could be harboring bedbugs that eventually find their way back into your space.

How To Stop Bedbugs From Returning

Putting an end to your bed bug infestation means taking a proactive approach. Here’s what you can do to minimize your risk of recurrent infestation:

• Schedule a professional inspection: If bedbugs keep returning, a professional inspection can help identify all hiding spots and determine the best course of action.
• Opt for a professional treatment: A pest professional has the training and materials to handle bedbug infestations for you.
• Consider a heat treatment: One of the most effective ways to combat bedbugs is through heat treatments, which can penetrate walls, furniture, and bedding to kill bed bugs at all life stages, including eggs.
• Be cautious when traveling: To avoid bringing bedbugs home, inspect hotel rooms for signs of infestation before settling, keep luggage off the floor, and wash clothes in hot water immediately after returning home.
• Reduce clutter: Bedbugs love to hide in cluttered spaces, so minimize the clutter in your home to make it harder for them to find hiding places and make treatment more effective.
• Seal entry points: If you live in a multi-family property, seal cracks and crevices to prevent bedbugs from traveling between units. Install door sweeps using caulk to seal gaps in walls and floors for an effective barrier.

Call Us To Solve Your Bedbug Problem

If bedbugs keep invading your personal space, it’s time to call in the professionals. At Home Paramount Pest Control, we provide comprehensive bedbug removal services using proven treatment methods to eliminate these pesky intruders. Our team will conduct a thorough inspection, create a customized treatment plan, and provide you with expert advice to help prevent future infestations.

Don’t let bedbugs take over your home — contact us to schedule a free pest inspection today!