Bed Bug Treatment in Grimsby

Bed Bugs in Grimsby: what to know

Grimsby stretches from the Lake Ontario shoreline up to the Niagara Escarpment, with lakeside condos, newer subdivisions and older homes close to wooded and orchard land.

• Lakeside rentals and condos see a lot of guest turnover in summer, which is one way bed bugs get moved around.
• Bed bugs have nothing to do with the landscape, but newer developments with lots of move-ins can bring them in on furniture.
• Even brand-new homes can get bed bugs; they come in on luggage, furniture and moving boxes.

Bed bugs are active all year, since they live indoors.

Signs of bed bugs in your home

• Itchy bites in a line or cluster, often on arms, neck or legs, that appear overnight
• Small rust-coloured or dark spots on sheets, mattress seams or box springs
• Tiny pale eggs or shed skins in mattress seams, bed frames, headboards or couch joints
• Live bugs about the size of an apple seed, flat and reddish-brown

What bed bug treatment usually involves

A provider usually starts with a careful inspection of beds, furniture and nearby rooms to confirm bed bugs and see how far they have spread. Treatment can involve targeted products, heat, or a combination, along with preparation steps for you, such as laundering bedding on high heat. Because eggs can survive a single treatment, follow-up visits are common.

Prevention tips for Grimsby homes

• Check luggage and clothing after travel, and keep suitcases off the bed
• Inspect second-hand furniture, especially mattresses and upholstered pieces, before bringing it inside
• Use encasements on mattresses and box springs to make early signs easier to spot
• Reduce clutter around beds, which removes hiding spots

When to call

Call as soon as you suspect bed bugs. They don't go away on their own, and over-the-counter sprays often scatter them into new hiding spots.

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