It’s 2 a.m. You were sleeping soundly, but you’ve been awakened by a strange, squeaky sound, followed by what sounds like a brush being run across the ceiling, then tiny feet running. You lay still hoping it’s your imagination. However, you soon realize: your home has been invaded by uninvited animals.
Bed bugs have been in the news a lot recently, and they’re a nuisance that’s affecting a growing number of Arkansans. They’re small parasitic creatures approximately 1/4″ in size, and they feed on the blood of humans and pets. The good news is that there’s no known risk of disease from an infestation, and if they’re discovered early enough, bed bug removal is a pretty straightforward process.