Bed Bug Treatment in Port Colborne

Bed Bugs in Port Colborne: what to know

Port Colborne is on Lake Erie at the southern end of the Welland Canal, with older homes, lakeside cottages and quieter rural edges.

• Lakeside rentals and condos see a lot of guest turnover in summer, which is one way bed bugs get moved around.
• Older multi-unit buildings near the canal corridor share walls, so bed bugs can move between units.
• Cottages and seasonal rentals with lots of guest turnover are worth checking for bed bugs, especially mattresses and sofa beds.
• Older homes and buildings have more cracks, gaps and trim where bed bugs can hide.

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 Port Colborne 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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