Why Do Bed Bugs Reoccur Even After a Treatment?

Some of you would have faced the challenge of having bed bugs in your home over and over again. It is like reliving a horrible nightmare, not knowing when and how they will come back. While you may have done some DIY pest control such as using a bed bug spray, or even called up a professional pest control company in Singapore, why do bed bugs reoccur even after a treatment?

Bed bugs are small and very tiny

An adult female bed bug is only about 5 to 6mm in length! This makes finding and locating them difficult. The elimination process could be not thorough enough, leaving behind bed bug eggs.  Particularly at hard to reach spaces or blind spots in your home, it makes it almost impossible to spot them all, and these left-over traces might reproduce and manifest over time.

Bed bug is a cross infestation pest

Regular travelling increases your risk of bed bugs when these ‘hitchhikers’ are easily transported through clothing and suitcases. From people to people, location to location, the risk of passing on these bugs to your home may be high.

Read also: Can You Have Bed Bugs Even in Clean Homes?

Ineffective DIY pest control

Bed bug sprays or off-the-shelve deterrent sachets does not help in eliminating bed bugs easily. Many of these bugs are not killed and it is not a solution to resolve root source of the problem.

What to expect during a bed bug treatment?

There are many types of bed bug treatment that differs in terms of choice of active ingredient used, application mode (such as residual spraying or steam treatment) and combination of services. During a bed bug control, site survey and risk assessment is necessary to ensure adequate pest control coverage while eliminating safety risks. To allow proper elimination of the bed bugs in all life stages, the recommended frequency is usually three times before completing the service with inspection and monitoring.

Factors affecting the efficacy of bed bug treatments

Treatment frequencies, coverage area, chemical contribution and quality will also impact the efficacy and effectiveness of controlling bed bug challenge. For instance, bed bug treatment is best recommended to carry 3 times with follow up inspections. To ensure both adult and eggs are eliminated, both residual spray and steam treatment is recommended. While some treatments appear to be very affordable, we should also be mindful on the quality of chemical used should not compromise over efficacy.

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Lack of understanding on bed bug facts

For example, typical bed bug hiding places, blind spots, hidden cracks and crevices may go untreated. Most of us tend to rely on visible signs and tangibility to establish potential infestation. However, bed bugs usually surface at night when we are asleep to feed on human blood.

Do you need help in identifying a bed bug infestation?

Not sure if your home already has presence of bed bugs? Our team of specialists can help to perform a complimentary home inspection and enhanced bed bug solution with 1 month warranty may be recommended. You may request for your home bed bug inspection with Rentokil.

We have also compiled a list of essential information on bed bug infestation and control treatment for you:

• Bed bugs are small and may be missed by our naked eyes. Learn about the signs of a bed bug infestation.
• Insect bites may look similar. Find out how a bed bug bite looks like.
• Many people resort to using DIY methods in attempt to get rid of a bed bug infestation at home. Learn if you should be doing your own pest control.
• Bed bugs can be spread through cross infestation. Discover the top places where you'll most likely get bed bug bites.
• Find out what our Enhanced Bed Bug Treatment consists of.