One of the last things that a homeowner wants to think about is the possiblity of bed bugs finding their way into a home. These blood suckers just love to invade your personal space at night and treat you like their own personal blood bank.
Bed bugs can enter a home on a person’s clothes, in a pet’s fur, and even through your home’s air ducts. When this happens, they shed skin and expel feces, which impact your home’s indoor air quality. The good news is that we’re here to help you understand the problem of bed bugs in your air ducts and what you can do about it.
Air Ducts Make a Good Refuge
Bed bugs survive by hiding from humans during the day, which is why they seek refuge in warm, dark places. Your air ducts provide a great place to stay concealed, not to mention that they serve as a conduit into your home.
Seal Your Ductwork
The best way to protect bed bugs in your air ducts is to fix any holes or tears that have developed. These problem areas can be used by a variety of insects to get inside your home, including these specific ankle biters.
Get a Professional Cleaning
It’s always a good idea to get your air ducts cleaned periodically by a qualified technician. While bed bugs in your air ducts may happen whether they’re dirty or not, regular cleanings will clear out any of them that have taken refuge in the ducts.
Check Your Bedroom Air Vents
If you have an air vent near your bed, these nasty little critters won’t have to travel far to reach you. Any bed bugs in your air ducts that are going through your home to get inside will use these nearby vents as a way to “fast track” their migration.
If you need more assistance with keeping bed bugs out of your air duct or have any other home comfort concerns, contact the professionals at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve been serving the HVAC needs of Lorain and the surrounding areas for more than 35 years.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area