{"id":7618,"date":"2023-09-01T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/2023\/09\/01\/publishreasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment000openopen\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T07:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:21:23","slug":"5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons You Should Invest in Professional Bed Bug Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; line-height: 26px !important; font-size: 17px; color: #7d7d7d;\">Bed bugs are some of the most painful bugs to live with as well as being one of the toughest bugs to get rid of. Bed bugs are the perfect hitchhikers and can hitch-hike their way into your home from almost anywhere-literally. Bed bugs problems are easiest to be treated if detected early on but finding bed bugs during the early stages is difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Waking_Up_with_Bed_Bug_Bites\" >Waking Up with Bed Bug Bites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Odor\" >Odor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Eggs_and_Molted_Shells\" >Eggs and Molted Shells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Blood_Stains_on_Your_Bedding\" >Blood Stains on Your Bedding<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#5_Reasons_You_Should_Opt_for_Professional_Bed_Bug_Treatment\" >5 Reasons You Should Opt for Professional Bed Bug Treatment:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Professional_Bed_Bug_Treatment_is_More_Effective_than_DIY_Treatment\" >Professional Bed Bug Treatment is More Effective than DIY Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Delays_in_Treating_Bed_Bugs_Makes_it_Harder_to_Eliminate_Them\" >Delays in Treating Bed Bugs Makes it Harder to Eliminate Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Professionals_are_Trained_Certified_and_Experienced\" >Professionals are Trained, Certified and Experienced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#You_End_Up_Wasting_Your_Time_and_Money\" >You End Up Wasting Your Time and Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/5-reasons-you-should-invest-in-professional-bed-bug-treatment\/#Bed_Bug_Exterminators_are_Strategic_and_Efficient\" >Bed Bug Exterminators are Strategic and Efficient<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #526bbb; line-height: 1.4em; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 32px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Warning_Signs_that_You_May_Need_Professional_Bed_Bug_Treatment\"><\/span>4 Warning Signs that You May Need Professional Bed Bug Treatment:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-div\">\n<p><img alt=\"No Insects\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/no-insects.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"bed-bug-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waking_Up_with_Bed_Bug_Bites\"><\/span>Waking Up with Bed Bug Bites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The chances of you actually spotting a bed bug are slim as they are very good at hiding and are mostly nocturnal. Waking up with multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/blog\/we-answer-12-questions-about-bed-bug-bites\/\">bed bug bites<\/a> in a straight line or zig-zag pattern on your body is the first sign that there are bed bugs in your home.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-div\">\n<p><img alt=\"No Insects\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/no-insects.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"bed-bug-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Odor\"><\/span>Odor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bed bugs will give off a pheromone scent that will smell a bit sweet and musty. It has been compared to rotting fruit. You should ideally call a bed bug exterminator if you smell anything like the above.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-div\">\n<p><img alt=\"No Insects\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/no-insects.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"bed-bug-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eggs_and_Molted_Shells\"><\/span>Eggs and Molted Shells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A strong sign of bed bug presence in your home are bed bug eggs which are usually laid in white and oblong clusters. Female bed bugs are capable of laying 500 plus eggs each year which can lead to an explosion of the bed bug population in your home.<br \/>\nAnother sign of bed bug presence in your home are their molted shells.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-div\">\n<p><img alt=\"No Insects\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/no-insects.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"bed-bug-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blood_Stains_on_Your_Bedding\"><\/span>Blood Stains on Your Bedding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"bed-bug-title \">Crushed bed bugs and their feces tend to stain your sheets with red or dark brown spots which look like bloodstains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"color: #526bbb; line-height: 1.4em; font-weight: 600; margin: 30px 0px 15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reasons_You_Should_Opt_for_Professional_Bed_Bug_Treatment\"><\/span>5 Reasons You Should Opt for Professional Bed Bug Treatment:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"left-span\"><img alt=\"Pesticide\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/pesticide-11.png\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-text\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Bed_Bug_Treatment_is_More_Effective_than_DIY_Treatment\"><\/span>Professional Bed Bug Treatment is More Effective than DIY Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Most if not all DIY treatments are not at all effective against bed bugs and the few that may be will only be effective temporarily before the bed bugs bounce back with a vengeance. It is best to hire the services of a professional who will treat your home in a strategic manner without exposing your children and pets to harm as well as not damaging your belongings either.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"left-span\"><img alt=\"Bug\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bug-21.png\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-text\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delays_in_Treating_Bed_Bugs_Makes_it_Harder_to_Eliminate_Them\"><\/span>Delays in Treating Bed Bugs Makes it Harder to Eliminate Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The longer you take in figuring out that you have a bed bug infestation, the harder it will be to get rid of the bed bugs. Therefore it is best to opt for professional bed bug treatment to quickly detect whether you have a bed bug infestation and eliminate it quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"left-span\"><img alt=\"Handyman\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/handyman-31.png\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-text\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professionals_are_Trained_Certified_and_Experienced\"><\/span>Professionals are Trained, Certified and Experienced<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Bed bug professionals are trained to know <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/blog\/how-to-find-bed-bugs\/\">how to find and get rid of bed bugs<\/a> and will save you a lot of money and hassles in the long run as they have tools and are well versed in techniques that are most effective so that they can get rid of the bed bugs much faster and more permanently. Hiring a professional is best as there are certain bed bug extermination techniques that can only be conducted with specialized equipment that can only be operated by a pest control professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"left-span\"><img alt=\"Piggy Bank\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/piggy-bank-42.png\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-text\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_End_Up_Wasting_Your_Time_and_Money\"><\/span>You End Up Wasting Your Time and Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>An increased amount of bed bug infestations has led to a lot of products and websites designed to fight bed bugs yourself. Unfortunately, most of these products will probably not be that effective in eradicating the bed bugs permanently as they also contain incorrect information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"left-span\"><img alt=\"Bug\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/bug-51.png\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"bed-bug-text\">\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bed_Bug_Exterminators_are_Strategic_and_Efficient\"><\/span>Bed Bug Exterminators are Strategic and Efficient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>If you have discovered bed bugs in your home then the chances are that they\u2019ve probably already infiltrated your home. Unfortunately, DIY solutions are not efficient enough to exterminate all the bed bugs on your property in a permanent manner whereas professional exterminators like <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\">Take Care Termite\u2019s bed bug exterminators<\/a> are trained and experienced enough to strategically kill the bed bug populations in your home in a quick, efficient and permanent manner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n.bed-bug-list p{padding-left: 35px;<br \/>    line-height: 26px !important;<br \/>    font-size: 16px;<br \/>    color: #7d7d7d;}<br \/>.bed-bug-title {<br \/>    padding-left: 38px;<br \/>    padding-top: 0px;<br \/>    font-size: 18px;<br \/>    font-weight: 600;<br \/>    padding-bottom: 0px;<br \/>}<br \/>.bed-bug-list li{padding-bottom:0px !important;}<br \/>.bed-bug-list {<br \/>    padding-top: 12px;<br \/>}<br \/>.bug-avoid-list-1 li {<br \/>    display: inline-block;<br \/>    width: 100%;<br \/>}<br \/>.bug-avoid-list-1 img{margin-top:12px;}<br \/>.bug-avoid-list-1 p{line-height: 26px !important;<br \/>    font-size: 16px;<br \/>    color: #7d7d7d;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;}<br \/>span.left-span{float:left;}<br \/>span.right-span{float:right;}<br \/>.bed-bug-text {<br \/>    display: table;<br \/>    padding: 18px 10px 0px 40px;<br \/>    margin: 0px;<br \/>}<br \/>.bed-bug-text-right {<br \/>    display: table;<br \/>    padding: 18px 40px 0px 0px;<br \/>    margin: 0px;<br \/>}<br \/>.bug-avoid-list-1 h3{font-size:20px;}<br \/>@media (max-width: 480px){<br \/>.bed-bug-title {text-align:left;} .bed-bug-div {display: block;} .bug-avoid-list-1 li{margin-left:0px !important;} span.left-span{width:100%; text-align:center;} .bed-bug-text{padding: 18px 10px 0px 10px; text-align:center;}}<br \/><\/style>\n<p><!-- FAQ Schema --><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Identifying When You Need Professional Bed Bug Treatment?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"\u2022 Wake up with bed bug bites.\n\u2022 Detect a sweet, musty scent from bed bugs.\n\u2022 Spot white, oblong clusters of bed bug eggs.\n\u2022 Find molted bed bug shells.\n\u2022 Notice red or dark brown stains on your sheets from crushed bed bugs and their feces, resembling bloodstains.\"\n    }\n  },{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Benefits of Choosing Professional Bed Bug Treatment?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"\u2022 Effective: Professional treatment outperforms DIY methods.\n\u2022 Timeliness Matters: Delaying treatment makes bed bug elimination tougher.\n\u2022 Expertise: Certified, trained, and experienced professionals.\n\u2022 Cost-Effective: Avoid wasting time and money.\n\u2022 Strategic Efficiency: Bed bug exterminators employ effective strategies.\"\n    }\n  }]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bed bugs are some of the most painful bugs to live with as well as being one of the toughest bugs to get rid of. 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