HOW DO I KNOW I HAVE BED BUGS?

Bed bugs leave evidence during an infestation. The most common evidence is bites on their victims. These bites are not painful, however, they do leave red marks that may itch. Common bite areas include your back, the inside of your arms or on the back of your legs and feet. Their bites also leave behind drops of blood, so if you notice small blood stains on your mattress, you may want to look around for other indicators.

Bed bugs also live in the creases of furniture and mattresses. If you lift up your mattress or remove the seats from your chairs, you may find bed bugs or bed bug droppings. If you think you see any signs of bed bug activity, call Bed Bugz & Bee-Yond today for a full-structure bed bug inspection.

Bed Bug Life CyCLE

Bed bugs were once eradicated completely in the United States. With increased international travel, changes in pesticides and resistance to known pesticides, they have been reintroduced. The most common misconception about bed bugs is that they are caused by poor hygiene. This is not the case at all, because bed bugs can be picked up in hotels, used furniture, movie theaters, baggage hold areas and clothing.

Bed bugs can be identified by their flat, oval, reddish brown bodies. When disturbed, they give off a musty sweet smell and often produce dark brown spots around mattresses. Bed bugs can be found in many areas such as outlets, baseboards, creases in furniture, mattresses, clothing and carpet. They are nocturnal feeders and are attracted to the carbon dioxide in their victims’ breath. The bite of a bed bug has not been shown to spread disease, but they do cause discomfort and sleepless nights