Bed Bugs

Bed bugs spread mainly through travel. Both domestic and international travel increase infestation risks. High turnover places like hotels, motels, and Airbnb’s are common sources due to frequent guest changes, making them prime spots for picking up bed bugs. Symptoms of bed bug infestations include itchy, red bites arranged in clusters or lines on the … Read more

Adult bed bugs are reddish-brown, wingless, and about the size of an apple seed. Immature bed bugs, visible to the naked eye, are smaller and translucent whitish-yellow. Bed bugs have 5 immature stages (nymphal instars). They are visible at both stages but differ in size and color. Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects known for … Read more

Pyrethrins and pyrethroids are effective chemicals for killing bed bugs and their eggs. Pyrethrins are natural insecticides from chrysanthemum flowers, while pyrethroids are synthetic counterparts. Both disrupt the nervous systems of bed bugs, providing comprehensive control. Professionals often use a synthesized version known as pyrethroids. These chemicals have a similar effect but remain active longer. … Read more

Bed bugs enter homes hidden in luggage, clothing, or purses, often when traveling. Secondhand items like mattresses, box springs, couches, and chairs are common sources. Bed bugs can also hitchhike on used furniture. To prevent infestations, inspect items thoroughly before bringing them into your home. Prevention involves vigilance and cleanliness. Regularly inspecting mattresses, box springs, … Read more

Insects like carpet beetles, spider beetles, booklice, cockroach nymphs, and bat bugs often resemble bed bugs. Each has distinct traits: bat bugs have longer thorax hair, carpet beetles are rounder, spider beetles are smaller, booklice thrive in damp areas, and cockroach nymphs hide in crevices. Bat bugs resemble bed bugs but have longer hair on … Read more

Common bugs mistaken for bed bugs include carpet beetles, spider beetles, booklice, cockroach nymphs, and bat bugs. These bugs look similar but have distinct characteristics. Carpet beetles are rounded, cockroach nymphs are oval and fast, while bat bugs closely resemble bed bugs but have longer hair on their thoraxes. Identifying these lookalikes involves noting slight … Read more

Bed bugs can enter your home from infested areas or through used furniture. They may hitch rides in luggage, purses, backpacks, or on items placed on soft surfaces. In multi-unit buildings like apartments and hotels, they can travel between rooms, increasing the risk of infestation. To prevent bed bugs, inspect second-hand furniture before bringing it … Read more

Bed bugs are attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide emitted by humans. They use these signals to find hosts, emerging at night. Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, bed frames, and cracks in walls around beds. This behavior ensures they remain close to their food source. Signs of bed bug infestation include small, itchy bites … Read more

Signs of bed bugs include small, red, itchy bites, blood stains on sheets, dark fecal spots, tiny pale yellow eggs or eggshells, rusty stains, and molted skins. You may also notice an unpleasant, musty odor. Many factors can cause a bed bug infestation. These pests often hitch rides on luggage, clothing, or used furniture. They … Read more

Yes, you can get bed bugs twice if the first treatment did not fully eradicate them. Bed bugs reproduce rapidly, and one mated female can restart an infestation. Implementing new prevention methods can reduce the recurrence risk. To minimize the risk of a second infestation, thorough and effective treatment is essential. Professional pest control services … Read more