In our most recent blog, we heard from a customer who didn’t immediately realize they had a bed bug problem. Yes, they were waking up with strange bites, but they thought it was a flea problem because they had several cats. Once they realized the bed bugs were to blame, they quickly hit the issue hard with our bed bug killing spray and some dust.

It’s also a good thing they did because a bed bug infestation will worsen until it starts looking like this. (Don’t click that link.) Here are three reasons you want to start looking for a bed bug solution when you suspect something might be noshing on you in the middle of the night.

Their Numbers Are Just Going To Grow

As bad as bed bugs are, the good thing is that they don’t reproduce as quickly as some other bugs. At the same time, a single female can lay 500 eggs over her lifetime. Considering that bed bugs hold up well to inbreeding, one pregnant female is all it takes to start an infestation.

Here’s an even bigger problem: nothing will keep their number in check. 

Most houses don’t have the bed bug’s natural predators, such as centipedes or ants. Many of us kill other natural predators, such as spiders, when we see them. (We prefer to toss spiders outside, but that doesn’t keep the bed bug population in check either). So, unless you want to sit around and watch a few bed bugs die of old age, at the same time their population explodes, you’ll want to find an all-natural bed bug spray that speeds up their dying process exponentially!

You’ll Keep Getting Bitten

Regarding bed bugs, it’s not like they bite you a few times and move on. You’ve given them a good life that’s warm and comfortable, free from predators, and without rent! You protect, feed, and give them a nice place to reproduce — why would they ever leave?

Night after night, they will come back, sucking your blood, giving you rashes, and making you scratch in public. During the winter, as you cover your body more with pajamas and covers, they’ll move to exposed areas such as your face and neck. As their numbers grow, you’ll be bitten more every night. While those bites might not kill you, they will undoubtedly give you a negative view of the room in your house where you should feel most safe. And speaking of rooms... 

They’re Going To Travel

As populations get crowded, almost every animal has some members who wander off searching for new food. Bed bugs are no different; they will move into other bedrooms as things get filled. That might mean infesting your kid’s bedroom or a guest bedroom where they could survive for a year while waiting for your parents to visit.

You must also worry about bed bugs when traveling. Any of them in your dresser could catch a ride on your socks. The next time you head to a relative’s house, infesting their home as well. Suppose you take care of your home with an all-natural bed bug solution. In that case, you’re protecting your extended family (as well as your fellow travelers).

Look for the signs at the first sign of a bed bug problem. Grab one of our bed bug lights to look for adults, nymphs, eggs, and fecal spots. Then attack them hard, and you won’t have to worry about a much worse infection in the future!

Our natural, plant-based Bed Bug Patrol Killer Spray provides an all-natural solution to infestations of bed bugs, as well as fleas, spiders, and other common indoor bugs. Our 100% natural solution is made in the USA. It relies on the power of natural ingredients like citric acid, clove oil, and peppermint oil to naturally deter these bugs from living in your furnishings and upholstery. Just spray our solution on affected surfaces twice per day, and it will get to work on exterminating your bed bugs and preventing their return. To keep you safe from bed bugs on your travels, arm yourself with our Bed Bug Blasting Travel Spray, which comes in a handy, TSA-approved travel-size bottle for your convenience.