Houston Bed Bug Control

Since 1969, Southwest Exterminating has done dependable bed bug control work for residential and commercial property owners in Houston, Katy, and throughout the area. We use products that are safe for your children, your pets, and the environment, and our focus is laser-focused on providing effective, science-driven solutions. With responsive scheduling and emergency support, we’re here to deliver the relief you need, when you need it. 

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Why Bed Bugs Are So Hard to Get Rid Of

Bed bugs are among the most resilient pests you can face, and their ability to adapt and thrive makes them notoriously difficult to deal with. Understanding their biology and behavior is key to managing this difficult issue. 

These are just a few of the reasons bed bugs can be a difficult foe to face: 

Rapid Reproduction

A single female bed bug can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime, which mature into adults within just a few weeks under ideal conditions. This fast cycle allows small infestations to explode into large ones in a short period of time. Compounding the issue is the fact that bed bugs can go unnoticed for weeks, giving them ample opportunity to multiply before their presence is discovered.

Even if you manage to eliminate the visible bed bugs through DIY efforts, any eggs left behind can start the cycle all over again. This is why professional treatment methods are so helpful—we target bed bugs at every stage of their life cycle to provide comprehensive removal.

Adaptable Survivors

Bed bugs have evolved to tolerate a wide range of conditions, making them especially challenging to combat. Unlike many pests, they do not rely on filth or food scraps to survive, which dispels the common myth that bed bugs only inhabit dirty environments. Instead, they feed exclusively on human or animal blood, allowing them to thrive in clean homes, hotels, offices, and virtually any indoor space.

Additionally, bed bugs are highly resilient to a variety of extermination methods. Over time, they have developed resistance to certain pesticides, reducing the effectiveness of many off-the-shelf products. This resistance is another reason professional methods, like those employed by Southwest Exterminating, are usually far more effective. 

Masters of Hiding

Bed bugs are notorious for their ability to stay hidden, which makes detecting and addressing an infestation all the more challenging. These pests are tiny, flat-bodied, and active primarily at night. They tend to hide in hard-to-reach areas, including mattress seams, furniture crevices, electrical outlets, and even behind wallpaper. Their elusive nature allows infestations to go unnoticed until they become widespread.

Our technicians are trained to identify and treat even the most concealed bed bug populations, providing comprehensive inspection and treatment services.