New Jersey pest control professionals have witnessed first-hand how bed bugs can adversely affect a family’s life. Relationships are certainly put to the test when bed bugs are present in a home. The financial strains associated with fighting the little vampires often cause a huge amount of stress. Research has shown that for many people, knowing that insects are lying in wait until the wee hours of the night when you are at your most vulnerable state can cause high levels of anxiety and sleepless nights.
A woman in Florida apparently was at her wits-end with the bed bugs that were nibbling away in her bed each night. According to a report by WTSP.com on February 14, 2012, the desperate woman ordered her husband to remove her bed bug infested mattress from their apartment. Reports are that when he did not respond quickly enough, she took the battle to new heights by dousing her bed in lighter fluid and lighting the bed on fire! Unfortunately for her, the blast that ensued caused serious burns to her face. She is currently in the hospital in fair condition. Everyone is grateful that the fire did not spread to other apartment units. A local pest control company is sure that the bed bugs on bed met their demise, but those that lived in other places within the unit surely survived the blaze. You may read the article and view the video here.
The impact of having bed bugs in your home is much more than skin deep. Besides the anxiety and sleepless nights, many people report having lingering sensations of bed bugs crawling or biting them long after the bed bugs are gone from their home. Those who try to fight against bed bugs will find that it is an uphill battle. Do-it-yourself products are available, but they do not work well, no matter how small the infestation is. Out of desperation, many people turn to unconventional means to try to kill the bloodsuckers. The only way to truly rid your home of a bed bug infestation is to hire a licensed pest control professional with experience in bed bug eradication. Allison Pest Control offers expert services to residents in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties, New Jersey. Call us today.