Bedbugs Move Into California

back. first in new york city. now — there are reports of “bed bugs” in california — and even in the coachella valley.. new at 6 — news channel 3’s rodney wardle shows us what you need to know — so you can sleep tight — and don’t let the bed bugs bite…. oscar berriozabar works for palm springs pest control. over the past three years, he’s helped battle bedbugs across the valley. he says people usually bring them home from hotels. they stow away in luggage. and all it takes is one, and soon your home can be swarming with them — no matter how clean it is. “what they do is seclude themselves, they hide. after they feel safe enough they’ll start foraging and that’s when they start getting into luggage.” bed bugs aren’t just found where you sleep. they can also be found hiding in your couch, closet and carpets. the bugs are small and not easy to see. many times you won’t know you have them until you’re covered in tiny bug bites. mike connors with desert regional medical center says the bites aren’t dangerous, but they can cause serious problems. “it can have psychological components where people become very panicky have anxiety. it can lead to insomnia where people aren’t sleeping well. so it has a lot of ramification over just the irritations inching.” the best way to avoid bed bugs to check your clothes and furniture regularly. if you have bed bugs, connors says don’t bother with home pesticides. call a professional. “make sure you clean real well . vacuuming, mopping. any area rugs, throw pillows, those types of things. throwing them through the washing machine on high heat or in the dryer on high heat will help kill the bed bugs.” it may take a couple treatments before the bugs die. it can cost anywhere from a several hundred dollars up to more than a thousand dollars. rodney wardle, news channel 3 h-d, palm springs. we have more information