Bed Bug Basics

Listed below are some bed bug basics : It’s no wonder Bed Bug infestations are increasing. Once almost extinct, this pest was given a “Federal Pardon” back in the 1990’s when certain pesticides were banned for consumer use. That along with an increase in international travel and a Bed Bug’s ability to lay 32,000 eggs every six months gave these blood sucking pests a ‘ticket to ride’ and ride they do!

Now, in every major city worldwide, bringing home Bed Bugs is easier than ever before. All it takes is:

Staying in a hotel, going to the theater, riding on a bus, buying some new/used clothes, having visitors in your home or brushing against a stranger…the list is endless because Bed Bugs are professional hitch-hikers that  grow up quickly!

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If you think you have bed bugs, or are exhibiting any of the symptoms (Grouped bites, itching red marks, mold spots on mattress, etc.) you can use the following tips to identify an infestation. If the problem exists, a pest control company needs to be contacted immediately to keep the infestation from getting worse.

Identifying an Infestation

  • Bed bug bites are the easiest way to find out if there is an infestation.
    • Bites will be grouped and very red
    • Bites will itch, but be sure to keep from itching them, or they will spread and worsen
    • Mattress Cracks
    • Holes
    • Folds in linens
    • Drapes / Curtains
    • Carpets
    • Blood Strains on Sheets
    • Cracks and Crevices
  • Check for dead bugs in all of the previous places. Finding dead bed bugs is the first sign that they are actually present.
    • Bed bugs have been around throughout recorded history.
    • Female bed bugs can lay up to 5 eggs a day and 500 eggs during a life time.
    • Untreated one bed bug can turn into 32,000 bugs in just 6 months.
    • Bed Bugs can hide in cracks, crevices, and behind baseboards and molding. This can make them difficult to detect.
    • Treatments should include encasements for mattresses and box springs, heat, interceptors / climb ups on furniture legs, and non-toxic insecticides.