Signs of Infestations
Adult bedbugs are 5mm long. Before feeding they are a flattened oval shape and light brown, but become rounder and darker after feeding. They come out at night and are attracted to the warmth of our bodies and carbon dioxide in our breath.They are usually found in bedrooms but hide in cracks and crevices during the day. The most common shelters for bedbugs are in the seams of mattresses, in crevices in the bed frame, behind furniture surrounding the bed (especially the headboard) or where the wall meets the floor. To an expert pest controller, signs of bed bugs are easy to spot but can be a little harder for the untrained and inexperienced eye.
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- Itchy Skin Welts: Red, itchy welts on the skin, often in rows or clusters, caused by bedbug bites.
- Bedbug Excrement: Dark spots or smears of bedbug excrement on bedding, mattresses, or nearby furniture.
- Bedbug Eggs and Shells: Tiny, pale yellow eggs or discarded exoskeletons in cracks, crevices, or mattress seams.
- Musty Odor: A distinctive musty or sweet odor often present in rooms with a severe bedbug infestation.
- Bedbug Bites: Red, swollen, and itchy bites on exposed areas of the body, such as arms, legs, and face.
- Blood Stains: Small blood stains on bedding or pajamas from bedbug feeding activities.
- Visible Bedbugs: Actual sightings of small, apple seed-sized bedbugs in bedding, mattress seams, or nearby furniture.
- Skin Reactions: Some individuals may have allergic reactions to bedbug saliva, resulting in more severe skin reactions.
- Restlessness and Anxiety: Unexplained feelings of restlessness or anxiety, especially when waking up at night.
- Bedbug Trails: In severe infestations, visible trails or patterns of bedbugs moving between hiding spots.
Where will I find bed bugs ?
- Bedding: Mattresses, box springs, bed frames, and sheets.
- Furniture: Couches, chairs, and upholstery.
- Cracks and Crevices: Wall voids, baseboards, electrical outlets, and behind picture frames.
- Clothing: In seams, folds, or pockets of clothing and luggage.
- Carpet and Rugs: Along edges, under furniture, and in carpet fibers.
- Headboards and Nightstands: Especially in wooden or fabric-covered structures.
- Behind Wallpaper: Particularly in areas where wallpaper has become loose or torn.
- Electronics: Inside and around electronics, such as alarm clocks and televisions.
- Pets and Pet Beds: Bedbugs may infest pet beds or hide in pet fur.
- Public Spaces: Hotels, movie theaters, public transportation, and other places with high turnover of people and belongings.
