Bed bugs are small pests that hide in the cracks and crevices of buildings in which people live or frequent. Homes, motels, hotels, and apartments are some of the preferred domiciles of bed bugs. Bed bugs live near humans because humans are their favourite food source. While they will feed on animals such as poultry, cats, and dogs, bed bugs favor human blood to animal blood. Bed bugs are usually only active at night, and in the daytime they hide in the tiny cracks of furniture, bedding, and walls. They may also be found living in upholstered furniture and curtains.
How To Identify Bed Bugs -
There are three stages in the life cycle of a bed bug: egg, nymph, and adult. Generally, eggs can be found in the same cracks and crevices where adult bugs live during the daytime hours. Their eggs are white and will be approximately 1mm in length. The female will lay approximately 200 eggs. The nymph will be small and colourless until its first feeding. Upon its first feeding the nymph will appear red or purple in colour. Once the nymph reaches the adult stage, it will be about 5-7 mm in length and appear reddish-brown. They have an oval shaped, flat, shiny body, and these pests emit a distinct odour.
Problems Associated with Bed Bugs -
While the bites are not painful, they can cause irritation and allergic reactions. These pests will feed on exposed areas of skin while humans are asleep. The most common places affected include the face, neck, hands, and arms. The bites result in bumps on the skin that will be small and flat or raised. These bumps typically are accompanied by redness, swelling, and itching. They can become infected if scratched.
Not only do bed bugs affect individuals physically, but there is a stigma associated with these pests. For businesses, they can result in a loss of income. The bugs can give a business a bad reputation, and businesses may also be forced to quarantine rooms infested with bed bugs.
Treatment -
A pest inspection will be crucial to determine the extent of the bed bug infestation. There are two types of pest control services that may be utilized: chemical and non-chemical. A pest control expert can help property owners determine the method of treatment that will be best for them. Extermination and complete eradication of bed bugs is a team effort, and a pest exterminator will work with property owners to correct their bug problem.
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