If you’re familiar with bed bugs, you know they don’t like the cold. In fact, when temperatures start to dip you might be thinking you can put your bed bug worries away for the winter. However, it just doesn’t work that way.

Bed bugs need to find a warm place to stay for the winter, and your nice, warm house provides the perfect atmosphere for them to survive and thrive. If you’re concerned about a bed bug infestation this winter, it’s important to take the necessary precautions right now.

Monitor for Bed Bugs

Bed bug monitors are actually very effective for alerting you of an infestation before it gets out of hand. If you see any bed bugs in the monitors, you can be sure there are more hiding in your bed, behind the walls, or in another close spot.

Use Caution When Traveling, Even Locally

You’re careful when you visit a hotel, and you always inspect the room for bed bugs before you enter. However, did you know that you also need to use caution when you travel locally? Bed bugs are great hitchhikers, and it’s becoming more and more common to find them on public transportation.

Contact a Pest Control Specialist

As soon as you think you have a problem, contact a pest control specialist for an inspection. The sooner you act, the sooner your issues can be dealt with. We’re eager to help you so contact us!