The Physical and Psychological Effects of a Bed Bug Infestation
Bed bugs take a toll on people’s physical well-being and mental health. Primarily active in the night, bed bugs breed in mattresses, couch cushions, and other areas throughout the home before feasting on the blood of a home’s inhabitants. Unfortunately, because the physical damage is much easier to recognize, people often overlook how much of a nuisance bed bugs can be psychologically for a homeowner.
Physical effects of bed bugs
The most obvious physical effect of bed bugs is their bites. These tiny creatures often bite humans and pets on their necks and limbs. Humans will most commonly see some irritation show up hours after the bite occurs on their necks, hands, and arms. Pets are not as easy to see the bites because of their fur, so looking for other telltale signs of an infestation is vital. Bed bugs leave behind their exoskeletons and bloody trails or spots on bedding and pillows. You may even notice a bed bug on yourself, a family member, or in your pet’s fur.
The severity of a bed bug bite depends on if the person that gets bit is allergic, leading to intense itching, hives, and blistering of the skin. In most instances, a bed bug bite will only cause itching and slight skin irritation. Do not scratch the area as it can lead to infection.
Psychological effects of bed bugs
In the most severe cases, the psychological effects of bed bugs are worse than the physical setbacks. Some people report insomnia because of the itching and even more often because of the worry about the infestation. People that have dealt with bed bugs reported feeling hopeless, sad, and sometimes paranoid after an infestation. You develop an obsessive interest in cleaning due to wanting to get the little beasts out of your home. Bed bugs also run people out of their homes as they do not want to have to come in contact with them while there. The emotional distress caused by bed bugs can be long-lasting even after an infestation. No one should be ashamed of bed bugs or feel gross because of them. The cleanest and healthiest people can get them, and the best way to get peace of mind is to get rid of the infestation professionally.
Effectively treating bed bugs with chemicals
Many pest control professionals debate over the most effective bed bug treatments. We have found that taking an approach that eliminates the bed bugs the first time is the best way to go. There is no need to do lengthy treatments and prolong the emotional and physical damage these bugs create when using a Pro-Treat Plus chemical treatment method. When using this method, we can eradicate bed bugs the first time. If, in any case, of a straggler, we come back and do a second treatment to be sure.
Get professional help to eliminate bed bugs
Bed bugs aren’t like other bugs that sting or bite you, and then you never see them again. But, unfortunately, they continue to haunt the homes of millions of Americans every year and leave lasting adverse effects on the home’s residents. Fortunately, if the problem is detected and handled professionally in the early stages, we can prevent the long-term negative implications.
Bed Bugs Arizona offers a free, in-home bed bug inspection and a one-year warranty on all bed bug services. No obligation. We specialize in apartment communities. Our fast, certified technicians provide the Pro-Treat Plus method of bed bug removal to Phoenix and surrounding cities in a 100-mile plus radius including Flagstaff, Globe, and Casa Grande. Veteran and senior discounts. Call now at (602) 962-8806.
