Bed Bug Treatment
What is a Bed bug?
Bedbugs are small, reddish-brown blood-sucking, wingless insects. Bedbug bites usually clear up without treatment in a week or two. Bedbugs aren't known to spread disease, but they can cause an allergic reaction or a severe skin reaction in some people. Bedbugs are about the size of an apple seed.
Where do bed bugs live?
Despite their names, they don’t just chill in bed all day. They can hang out in all sorts of indoor objects, including:
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mattresses and box springs
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sheets and blankets
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areas around your bed frame
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headboards
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areas of clutter that aren’t moved often, such as piles of clothes
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beneath peeling or cracking paint or wallpaper
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underneath carpets on outer edges, such as near baseboards
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seams of upholstered furniture
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beneath plates covering electrical outlets or light switches
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clothes
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suitcases or other luggage items
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cardboard boxes
Bedbugs are quick crawlers, too. They can move up to four feet every minute and go long distances unimpeded across carpets, wood, and tile. This allows them to make their way across entire hotels, apartment complexes, and homes, no matter the size.
How do you know you have bed bugs?
Not sure if you’ve got bedbugs or something else? Here are the clear signs of bedbugs that you’ll want to check:
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Red, itchy spots. These are slightly darker in the middle where the bedbug mouth bit you.
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Clusters of bites or spots. These usually gather in a small area of your skin or appear arranged in a line.
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Small blood spots on your sheets. This shows where skin that was bitten has made contact with your bedding.
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Tiny dark spots of fecal matter. These can show up on mattresses, bedding, carpet, or other upholstered surfaces.
What to do when you have bed bugs?
Effective methods, such as heat treatments, require professional experience and equipment to ensure they are applied safely and effectively.