Bed Bugs

To treat bed bug bites, wash the area with soap and water. Apply corticosteroid cream or calamine lotion to reduce itching and swelling. Take oral antihistamine like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) if needed. Consult a doctor for possible antibiotics if infected. Clean your home to prevent further bites. For relief, start with cleaning the affected area using … Read more

To test for bed bugs, inspect your bed and furniture carefully. Look for rusty or reddish stains, dark spots, eggs, or molted skin. Check cracks, crevices, and folds of fabric. Use a flashlight and magnifying glass to help spot them. A sweet, musty odor may also indicate their presence. Consult a pest control professional if … Read more

Remove bedding and wash with hot water. Vacuum the bedroom, focusing on the mattress. Dismantle the bed frame and inspect. Apply mattress-safe insecticides. Steam clean the mattress. Encase mattress and box spring in a protective cover. Next, strip all bedding and wash it in hot water. Dry the items on the highest heat setting. Bed … Read more

To spot bed bugs, inspect your mattress and bed crevices for live bugs and small, rust-colored stains. Look for tiny, itchy red bites on your skin, often in rows. Check seams and around the headboard for dark spots or shed skins. A sweet, musty odor can also signal an infestation. Verify with an expert for … Read more

Wash bedding and clothes in hot water for 30 minutes, then dry on the highest heat setting. Use a steamer on mattresses, couches, and hiding spots. Pack infested items in black bags, and leave outside on a hot day reaching 95°F (35°C) or in a closed car. Repeat to ensure all bedbugs are eliminated. Another … Read more

To stop bed bug bites from itching, wash the area with soap and water. Apply anti-itch cream or lotion to ease discomfort. If needed, take an antihistamine to reduce itching. Bed bug bites cause small, itchy marks and usually happen at night but are not typically harmful. For immediate relief from itching, over-the-counter topical creams … Read more

To spot bed bugs, check for reddish stains and dark spots on sheets. Inspect mattress crevices and bed frames carefully. Bed bugs are tiny, hiding in small cracks. Bite reactions vary, so look for physical signs like black spots (excrements) or live/dead bugs in suspected areas. In addition to visible bugs and stains, check for … Read more

Yes, you can see bed bugs. Adult bed bugs, about the size of an apple seed, are reddish brown and wingless. They are visible to the naked eye. Immature bed bugs, which have 5 nymphal stages, are also visible but smaller and translucent whitish-yellow. Use a flashlight for better visibility in dark areas. Bed bugs … Read more

Check for bed bugs by looking for rusty or reddish stains, dark spots, eggs, or molted skin on bed sheets, mattress seams, and furniture crevices using a flashlight. Inspect bedding, wash and dry on high heat. Learn more at UC IPM: http://www.ipm.ucanr.edu. Call for professional help if needed. Inspect your mattress and box spring carefully. … Read more

Wash bedding and clothes in hot water for 30 minutes, then dry at the highest heat for 30 minutes. Use a steamer on mattresses, couches, and hiding spots. Place infested items in black bags and leave outside in 95°F (35°C) or in a hot car. Repeat the process until bedbugs are gone. The next step … Read more