There are many things in life you shouldn’t do alone. Things where you do not have the needed experience or training to do a job right. We hire mechanics because if we tried to fix our cars ourselves they might explode. We hire doctors because we did not go through 8 plus years of medical training to know how to fix ourselves when things go majorly wrong. If there is something in life we cannot do on our own, we ask for help, it’s just that simple. With bed bugs, it’s no different. If you have bed bugs causing you trouble in your home, you need the help of someone who knows what they are doing, someone who has trained long and hard to be good at what they do.
Why Bed Bugs Will Become More Active Soon
Before we talk about when bed bugs will become more active here in Pensylvania, let’s first talk about why bed bugs are a year-round problem.
Unlike other pests that spend the majority of their time outdoors, bed bugs are co-dependent creatures. They are more likely to spend the majority of their time clinging to a briefcase waiting till they find a place to call home rather than even a few minutes wandering through grass outdoors. This nature keeps them safe from the trials of our changing climate as they only spend as much time outdoors as the items they are hiding on.
The reason they will be becoming more active soon in Pensylvania is simple. It’s because we will be more active. Because bed bugs rely on us moving about to get from place to place, the more we move, the more they are able to travel. As the weather heats back up, and locals and tourists alike start traveling out and about more, so will bed bugs.
- Bees: A lot of people don’t count bees in the category of “wasp” but they absolutely are, and the lethal allergies that some people have to their stings make them a serious problem.
- Yellow Jackets: The common and feared stinging insect, these guys don’t die after one sting as many bees do. Just like bees, however, the chemical in their venom can cause dangerous allergic reactions.
- Paper Wasps: So-called for their papery, umbrella-shaped nests, paper wasps typically only sting if provoked. However, they proliferate quickly, and invading their territory becomes easy to do when a property gets overrun.
Ways That DIY Bed Bug Treatments Can Go Wrong
If you are unfortunate enough to have bed bugs cling their way into your home, you are probably wondering, “What can I do to get rid of them?” If you read the label on the store-bought pest control box, it may seem as easy as steps 1, 2, and 3. However, there is something they are not telling you. Bed bugs are master hiders. When you use store-bought treatments to get them to go away, they are likely to just run and hide until that treatment wears off or is washed away. Another way DIY can go wrong is if you use pesticides improperly. Most store-bought bed bug treatments contain dangerous chemicals that, if used improperly, could be hazardous to more than just bed bugs, and that’s a risk no homeowner should have to take.
Benefits Of Professional Service For Bed Bugs Through MAD
We hope you never have to deal with bed bugs in your home, but if you do, we want you to know we are here to help. The professionals here at MAD Exterminators have trained long and hard to know how to identify, spot, and deal with troublesome bed bugs. If you are in need of a helping hand, we would like to provide assistance. Give us a call today to schedule an inspection for your home. One of our highly trained pest technicians would be happy to assess your situation and find a solution that works best for you!
- Landscaping: Insects of all kinds rest their wings by landing on tall grasses or overhanging limbs and leaves. Keeping a well-trimmed yard will not only prevent landing pads for wasps themselves but also the bugs they hunt.
- Moisture control: Insects need moisture for survival and procreation, so standing pools and puddles in your yard act as gathering grounds for pests. Proper drainage is important.
- Professional treatment: Why put it all on yourself to stay on top of the things that might keep wasps away when you can turn to professional resources that will keep all kinds of insects off your property.
Partnering with your local pest professional for seasonal or year-round lawn treatment can let you rest assured that all kinds of pests are being held at bay.
Professional Wasp Protection
The dangers of a wasp infestation on your property are too great to try and go it alone. That’s why the responsible thing to do is to turn to the experts for complete pest prevention. At M.A.D. Exterminators, we can keep all kinds of pests from infesting your yard and make sure that the outdoors is your domain, not the bugs’. It’s better to spend money on effective treatments than on ongoing prevention that may only cover up the problem rather than solve it.
For more helpful prevention tips, or to get started on our complete lawn care solutions, call M.A.D. Exterminators today.
