The spread of disease-causing pathogens by bed bugs is not currently a huge concern. Bed bugs are biting pests, however, and are notoriously difficult to exterminate once they’ve found their way into your business. For most, bed bug bites are nothing more than a nuisance resulting in a linear pattern of red itchy dots. Some people are allergic to their saliva which results in red itch rashes on the skin. In addition to unwanted bites, the presence of bed bugs can cause anxiety, and this toll on mental health can result in increased stress and lack of sleep.
Not only are bed bugs hazardous to the well being of the customer, but they will also quickly damage your business’s reputation. With social media making it easy for information to travel quickly, one customer’s bad experience due to bed bugs can quickly result in loss of business and revenue.