Your Oklahoma City Pest Control Resource

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Spring is here for Oklahoma City and pest control is starting to come to the minds of homeowners. Warmer temperatures, rainy weather, as well as animals and people spending more time outdoors, tends to bring more of the insects and bugs indoors. The Bug Guy wants to be your Oklahoma City Pest Control source. Add this website to your bookmarks- it is a great resource!

Identifying Insects

Use our services page to identify what you see.

Do you think you may have captured a brown recluse spider? Do you wonder what the physical differences are between ants and termites? Our services pages offer detailed information and photographs so that you know what you are looking at and how to handle the situation. Remember, if it bugs you call The Bug Guy.

Blog

Our blog is full of articles to keep you up to date with the latest creepy crawly thing that is in the OKC metro area. Are you worried about bed bugs? Did you know that termites can attack your home within 1 year of construction? Are you having an issue with fleas? Do you have questions about mosquitoes and the Zika virus? We have written a blog to answer your questions and we are always writing new ones. Are you interested in a particular topic that we haven’t covered? We would love to hear your suggestions for upcoming topics. Recommend it to us on our Facebook page or on Twitter!

Call Anytime

We work with homeowners and commercial properties within the Oklahoma City metro area. Yes, we are Oklahoma City Termite Specialists, but we are experts on all types of insects and pests that you may encounter in OKC. Put our phone number on your phone now. 405-973-5522 You may not need an exterminator or termite control this week but when you do all you have to do is call and we will be there for you.

The Bug Guy Gets Rid of Bed Bugs

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Where did bed bugs come from?

Originally from tropical climates, bed bugs were almost completely eliminated in the US in the 1940s. Their modern day comeback is most likely due to easier and more frequent international travel. While it seems as though the bed bug problem is growing awareness has just increased. Still, most of us don’t like the idea of something creeping on us in our sleep or using us for their meal.


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Bed bugs are excellent travelers. They slip into luggage, folded clothes, briefcases, shoes, furniture – virtually anything you can bring into your home. Bed bugs are found in hotels, airplanes, movie theaters – pretty much anywhere people are. And we are their transportation. While bed bugs have been found on pets, their preferred meal and transport is human.

Who is at risk

Anyone is at risk for getting bed bugs, however, those who spends a lot of time sleeping where other people have slept are at a greater risk and should develop a bed bug checking “ritual” for checking into their hotel room.

Hotel Pro Tip: Keep luggage raised and in the bathroom

Check the linens, mattress and behind the headboard for bed bugs or their droppings. Also check the nightstand, drawers, telephone and even books. Bed bugs will most likely be within 15 feet of the bed (but not always). If you want to hang your clothes or use the dresser, be sure to inspect carefully. If you see any signs of bed bugs, alert the hotel staff immediately.

In the Neighborhood

Another place we are seeing bed bugs being transported from one location to the next is from yard sales.

Pay particular attention to:

  • Bed Frames/Mattresses
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  • Upholstered furniture
  • Clothing/Shoes
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Mirrors and picture frames

Does a sale seem too good to be true? See a yard with a filled with enough furniture to fill a house? This could be a sign of someoneistock_000015988333_large-500x406 wanting to ditch their infested furniture on you and make a buck. It isn’t very nice but it does happen.

Someone could still sell their furniture without realizing they have a bedbug problem. That is why it is very important to inspect items carefully for bugs, casings or droppings.

What you can do if you suspect you have bed bugs

Save any bed bugs you find. Don’t assume you will find a lot – you may not! But if you do see one or more, collect them in a closed jar and put them in the freezer. You may need to show them to a pest control company and/or your landlord. Do not begin removing furniture and other belongings from your home or apartment. Doing so will only cause them to spread out. Contact your landlord if they make the pest control decisions for your dwelling or call The Bug Guy to get rid of your bed bugs.