Bed Bugs Worse After Treatment

Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to treat, and it's unfortunately not uncommon for their numbers to worsen after attempted treatment. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that up to 34% of individuals who try to treat a bed bug infestation themselves experience more pests afterwards. Surveys have also found that pest control professionals often fail when dealing with bed bug infestations, with some estimates placing failure rates at almost 60%.

The difficulty in eliminating bed bugs is due greatly to their resilience. Their eggs are coated with chorion, a sticky substance which makes them highly resistant against insecticides and able to survive fatal treatments. Additionally, adult female bed bugs can lay five or six eggs each day - even if you reduce the population significantly they can rapidly come back if left unchecked.

Prevention is always key when dealing with any kind of pest issue - making sure they won't get into your house in the first place! If you're already suffering from a problem though, there are still ways of getting rid of bed bugs permanently without using chemicals or professional services: replacing your mattress, box spring or other furniture completely may offer an effective solution rather than relying on treatments which may not be 100% successful anyway.

Finally, whatever method you choose should prioritize safety above else: never use dangerous pesticides nor put yourself at risk trying out home remedies!