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What Are Bed Bugs? How They Spread and How to Get Rid of Them
about Bed Bugs
Universities such as Howard University describe bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) as small, parasitic insects that depend on humans for their food source and are often found hiding in mattresses, bed frames, sofas, and wall cracks.
How They Spread
According to academic public-health principles taught at Howard University and other research institutions:
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Bed bugs spread mainly through passive transport on luggage, clothing, bedding, and used furniture.
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Apartments, hotels, and short-term rentals are high-risk areas due to frequent turnover of people and belongings.
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Even clean homes can become infested, because bed bugs follow heat and carbon dioxide produced by people.
Effects on the Human Body
University-level public health material notes:
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Bites cause itchy welts, swelling, and irritation.
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Some individuals may experience allergic reactions.
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Scratching can lead to secondary skin infections.
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Continuous exposure often results in stress, anxiety, and sleep disruption.
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs in Your Home
Struggling with bed bugs? Learn safe, effective ways to eliminate them.
Some homeowners try over-the-counter products or use a vacuum cleaner to reduce visible bed bugs, eggs, and shed skins. While these methods may temporarily decrease activity, they rarely eliminate a full infestation. When store products and vacuuming don’t work, it’s important to call Houston Pest Control.
With 15 years of experience, our team provides thorough inspections and complete bed bug treatments customized to your home. We use heat, steam, and targeted chemical applications designed to eliminate bed bugs at every stage—eggs, nymphs, and adults. All products we use are safe, effective, and applied with professional techniques to ensure deep penetration into seams, cracks, and hiding areas.
Our goal is fast relief, long-term protection, and a home that’s completely bed-bug-free.
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Not sure if bed bugs are hiding in your home? Call us today for a professional inspection, detailed report, and quote. Whether it’s one room or two, our experts will assess the situation, eliminate bed bugs safely and effectively, and provide prevention to keep them from returning. Let Houston Pest Control protect your home and give you peace of mind.
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“Bed bugs were keeping us up at night. Their heat and chemical treatment worked perfectly, and our mattresses and furniture are safe again.”
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