Bed Bugs

​Bed Bugs are mahogany to rusty brown in color. They are flat, broad oval, having six legs and ¼ inches long. Bedbugs get their name because they like to live and feed in and around their hosts sleeping area, beds.

Habits

​Bedbugs like to travel and will hide in suitcases, boxes and shoes to be near a food supply. They are elusive, nocturnal creatures. They can hide behind baseboards, electrical switchplates, picture frames, even wall paper. They come out at night for a blood meal.

Where they live

​Bedbugs like to hide in small cracks and crevices close to a human or host environment. They can be found behind baseboards, wallpaper, upholstery, and in furniture crevices. 

Threats

Although bedbugs can dine on any warm blooded animal, they primarily dine on humans. Bedbugs do not transmit diseases, but their bites can become red, itchy welts of those whom present an allergic reaction. 

Prevention

​Vacuum or steam suitcases after returning from a vacation. Check your bed sheets for tell-tale blood spots. Bedbugs are elusive creatures, so it is imperative to seek professional pest control to identify and to address an infestation. Contact us today for a free inspection and let our bed bug experts help with a bed bug infestation in your home or business.