There are pests that seem to be a problem all year round. There are others that come and go in waves depending on the weather and the season. Most people know what types of pests are going to be a problem and what they need to do when they start to show up. There are other pests that you want to make sure you are aware of that are not commonly found around the neighborhood but are worse than that. Bed bugs are a pest that you want to be aware of and be cautious of. They are a pest that once they gain access to your house they will not leave until you have your home treated professionally. They tend to hide away during the day and come out to feed on the blood of a host at night. They are a pest that you will likely get when you are out traveling or staying in a hotel. They also have been known to be infesting nursing homes and hospitals. If you have been to a place that you think has bed bugs you want to be on high alert and know what the signs are that you have bed bugs in your house. Stewart Termite & Pest Control outlines some of the tell-tale signs you have bed bugs.
Seeing Live Bed Bugs
One of the things that you might see are live bugs that are living in your house. The bed bugs like to hang onto clothing, bags, chairs, couches, carpet and of course beds and mattresses. You want to make sure that you are checking these areas for signs of live bugs. You can start with your bed but you will have to check under the sheets and around the edges of the mattress. They tend to collect together and hide so you need to look at the corners to see if they are hiding there waiting for the night to fall. This is something that can be difficult because they tend to be quite small and may be hidden even down in the actual mattress.
Bed Bug Bites
The most common reason that a professional is called out to inspect for bed bugs is when someone wakes up covered in bites. The bed bugs will hide all day and when you go to bed they will come out of hiding and start to feed on blood. One of the ways that you can tell that you have bed bugs rather than any other bug is that they bite in a line and stay on the uncovered skin. This means that you will find bites on your legs, arms and even your face. When you find these types of bites on you or anyone in your family you want to make sure that you call out a professional right away. They will come out to confirm their presence then start the treatments right away.
Other Signs of Bed Bugs
There are other not so obvious that signs bed bugs have infested your home too, such as blood spots and bed bug fecal spots on sheets, shed bed bug skins and a musty odor.
Bed Bug Inspection & Treatment
Stewart Termite & Pest Control can come out to your house to inspect for and treat bed bugs and other pests. Call us today!