How to Spot Signs of Bed Bugs

Sep 1

Apart from the obvious place, these insects may seek shelter in the areas surrounding the bed. These can be behind shelves or cabinets, paintings and loose wallpaper, screw heads, and anywhere thin enough to fit a credit card. I

There's probably not a person out there who likes bed bugs. Besides making people cringe at the thought of sharing their bed with an insect, bed bugs bite too.

Here are a few telltale signs of these insects in the home.

Bed bug indicators

Red bites

Red bites anywhere on the body can be only one of many indicators, as it's hard to distinguish them from mosquito bites. But if a person wakes up every morning with new bites, it might be a bed bug infestation.

Stains on the mattress

Pressing a bed bug will leave a red stain on the sheets, similar to blood. Dead bugs will often be seen somewhere nearby, which could indicate that the homeowner is dealing with bed bugs.

Eggs and eggshells

Eggs and eggshells could be difficult to spot, as they're only a millimeter in size. If someone notices something small resembling an egg or eggshell, it's a sign to call an exterminator.

Where do bed bugs hide?

Apart from the obvious place, these insects may seek shelter in the areas surrounding the bed. These can be behind shelves or cabinets, paintings and loose wallpaper, screw heads, and anywhere thin enough to fit a credit card. It can be quite demanding to spot them without the help of an exterminator.

Other essential facts about bed bugs

Bed bugs feed on any mammal.
They're prepared to travel up to 20 feet if they notice a possible victim.
The process of feeding takes from three to twelve minutes.
These bugs have a predictable timetable for feeding, just like humans have three meals during the day.
A female produces between one and three eggs daily and 200 to 500 in her lifetime. A male and a female bed bug only need to feed once in 14 days to be able to breed.
The life expectancy of a bed bug is anywhere between six months and a whole year.
These bugs are very adaptable and can survive low temperatures up to 46°F. They can be found everywhere (cities, small towns, and the countryside).

People may wonder why a bite doesn't wake them up and immediately make them aware of bed bugs. This is thanks to a component in bed bugs' saliva, which acts as an anesthetic and makes the bite painless.

Get professional help to deal with bed bugs

Knowing how persistent, well-adapted, and numerous these insects can be, it's clear that the help of an exterminator is vital. If homeowners have problems with these pests, seek assistance from a professional team immediately.

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John Taylor

John Taylor is the owner of Bed Bugs Arizona, a family-owned company based in Buckeye, Arizona, that treats bed bugs and nothing else. He has worked in pest control since 1982, which adds up to 44 years in the field. In 2021 he renamed his former general pest company and rebuilt it around bed bugs alone. John answers every call himself, inspects each home, gives a firm price, and does the treatment. He serves Phoenix, the East Valley, the West Valley, and towns across Arizona, and every job includes a second visit and a one-year warranty that can be renewed for life. His customers know him for honest answers, careful work, and a promise to say so when the problem turns out to be something else.