Bed bugs have become more and more of a problem in many parts of the U.S., and SC is no exception. It’s important for homeowners to know as much about bed bugs as possible, such as how to identify them and what to do about an infestation. Learn more about bed bugs and when you should get Hilton Head pest control to help you deal with them.
How to Identify Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small insects that are a brownish color and a flat, oval appearance before feeding. After these bugs have fed on blood, they tend to have more of a reddish appearance and a swollen body. Bed bugs are roughly the size of apple seeds when they are fully grown. They don’t have wings, but they can move at a fast pace around your home. Bed bug eggs are very tiny and hard to spot because they’re roughly the same size as a speck of dust.
Where to Find Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are often seen on mattresses and bed linens, but these aren’t the only places they’re found. Bed bugs can be found on almost any surface and are good at hiding. When you have these pests in your home, keep in mind that their flat shape allows them to squeeze into crevices that provide them with ideal places to hide. You might have bed bugs lurking in furniture seams, curtains, light switches, photo frames and any other places that they can hide in. Hilton Head pest control professionals know where to look for these bugs.
Bed Bug Bites
One of the first signs that might indicate you have bed bugs is their bites. These bugs feed on blood and leave behind raised bumps when they bite. You might have several of these bumps in one or more areas of exposed skin, such as on your arm or leg.
These are small bumps that don’t have a red center. If you have a reaction to these bites, they might become itchy after awhile. Since feeding mainly takes place at night while you’re asleep, you’re unlikely to notice them when they’re biting you. Instead, you might find bites when you wake up.
Signs of Bed Bug Problems
How can you tell if you need Hilton Head pest control for a bed bug problem? In addition to bed bug bites, there are other signs to watch for, including the following:
• Stains on your bed linens from when these bugs feed on blood.
• Darker spots or stains from bed bug excrement, which can show up on bed linens, mattresses, walls and other areas.
• A musty smell that comes from the scent glands of bed bugs.
What to Do About Bed Bugs
What should you do if you find signs of bed bugs in your home? You’ll need to make sure that bed bugs are what you’re dealing with. Other types of bugs can be mistaken for bed bugs, but Hilton Head pest control experts can confirm whether or not you have a bed bug infestation. If you do, you’ll need reliable pest control to handle it.
Bed bug populations in a home must be completely eliminated, or these bugs will just reproduce and create a bigger problem.
Pest control professionals can come to your home and inspect areas that bed bugs are known to hide in. They will provide you with safe and effective treatment to get rid of these bugs and eliminate infestations completely. This can help you sleep better at night without having to worry about being bitten by bed bugs.
If you have bed bugs in your SC home, contact Island Pest Control. Our technicians will provide you with Hilton Head pest control that eliminates these bugs from your home.
