Bed Bug Control
Bed bugs are small, nocturnal, wingless insects that belong to the family of Cimicidae. They feed on human blood and other warm-blooded hosts. They are oval in shape and grow up to 4-5mm long when fully grown. Bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown, oval insects about 3/16-inch long or the size of an apple seed. They become swollen and reddish after a blood meal. The adult bed bug does not have any wings and has a flattened body.
Females can deposit one to five eggs a day, and may lay 200 to 500 eggs in alifetime. Under normal room temperatures and with an adequate food supply, they can live over 300 days.
Bed Bugs are commonly found in:
- Mattress seams and Sheets
- Bed Slats & Mattress Springs
- Electrical outlet plates
- Upholstered Furniture
- Plaster Cracks
- Window Sills and Door Frames
- Area Between Carpet & Baseboards
- Behind Wood Trim & Paneling
Bed Bugs Pose a Health Risk
Bed bugs require blood in order to reproduce and complete their life cycle. The effect of bed bug bites varies among people. Their bites can leave itchy, welts on the skin and can cause allergic reactions, such as severe itching.
Frequent feeding can disrupt people's sleep and make them irritable, and seeing bites may cause emotional distress in some people. Heavy rates of feeding can result in significant blood loss and eventually lead to anemia, especially in malnourished children.
Signs bed bugs may be present include:
- Inflamed Bites that Have an Obvious Center
- Blood Stains on Linens, Night Clothing or on Wall Adjacent to Bed
- Sweet, Musky Offensive Odor
Solving the Bed Bug Problem
A bed bug infestation has nothing to do with cleanliness – you can pick them up in even the finest hotels, and they can hitchhike into the cleanest homes at any time. But, you can help reduce your chances of a costly bed bug infestation by catching them early. If you think you have a bed bug infestation call Eliminex Pest Control or notify your property manager if you are renting.
Eliminex has the right solution for your Bed Bug Problems.
