A Short Guide to Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be hard to spot. But if you know what they look like, then they will be easier to catch. Plus, if you know other signs of bed bug problems, then you can also figure out you have a problem sooner. The sooner you know you have bed bug issues and have them dealt with, the better off you and everyone else in your home will be.

Here is more helpful information on bed bugs that can help you to recognize an issue, know what to do about a bed bug problem, understand how issues can happen and know more of what it is that you are dealing with.

Where do bed bugs hide?

Bed bugs are very small reddish-brownish bugs. They consume blood and this means their excrement will be red, brown, or black. They can hide most places but are often commonly found hiding in mattresses, which is how they got their name. Some of the other places they often hide include in the folds of materials and fabrics or even in the small separations of wallpaper. They also hide in furniture, especially the cracks or other small areas in nightstands, headboards, and even chairs.

Where can you pick up bed bugs? 

Often, bed bugs are picked up in public spaces and brought back to the home. For example, places, where there is a large number of people frequently have more issues with bed bugs than other places. Examples of these types of places include hotels, bus seats, movie theater seats, rental cars, hospitals, and homeless shelters. 

Do bed bugs bite? 

Bed bugs feed on blood and this naturally means that they tend to bite people frequently. Bed bug bites can look like other things, including hives because they tend to be close together. The bites tend to be small and red. If you look closely, you may see the darker red dot in the middle where the actual bite occurred. The bites can also be quite itchy. 

How do you get rid of a bed bug infestation? 

If you think you may have bed bugs, have a pest control company come take a look right away. If they find you do have bed bugs, then you need to have the home treated professionally. Follow all of the recommendations the pest company gives you to the letter, so you can get rid of the pests as soon as possible.

To learn more, reach out to a bed bug exterminator.