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Bed Bug Control
Bed bugs are small, nocturnal,
wingless insects that belong to the family of Cimicidae.
They feed on human blood and other warm-blooded hosts.
They are oval in shape and grow up to 4-5mm long when
fully grown. Bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown, oval
insects about 3/16-inch long or the size of an apple
seed. They become swollen and reddish after a blood
meal. The adult bed bug does not have any wings and has
a flattened body.
Females can deposit one to five
eggs a day, and may lay 200 to 500 eggs in a lifetime.
Under normal room temperatures and with an adequate food
supply, they can live over 300 days.
Bed Bugs are commonly found in:
• Mattress seams and Sheets • Bed
Slats & Mattress Springs • Electrical outlet plates
• Upholstered Furniture • Plaster
Cracks • Window Sills and Door Frames
• Area Between Carpet & Baseboards
• Behind Wood Trim & Paneling
Bed Bugs Pose a Health Risk
Bed bugs require blood in order to
reproduce and complete their life cycle. The effect of
bed bug bites varies among people.Their bites can leave
itchy, welts on the skin and can cause allergic
reactions, such as severe itching.
Frequent feeding can disrupt
people's sleep and make them irritable, and seeing bites
may cause emotional distress in some people. Heavy rates
of feeding can result in significant blood loss and
eventually lead to anemia, especially in malnourished
children.
Signs bed bugs may be present
include:
•
Inflamed Bites that Have an Obvious Center
• Blood
Stains on Linens, Night Clothing or on Wall Adjacent to
Bed
• Sweet,
Musky Offensive Odor
Solving the Bed Bug Problem
A bed bug infestation has nothing
to do with cleanliness – you can pick them up in even
the finest hotels, and they can hitchhike into the
cleanest homes at any time. But, you can help reduce
your chances of a costly bed bug infestation by catching
them early. If you think you have a bed bug infestation
call Eliminex Pest Control or notify your property
manager if you are renting.
Eliminex has the right solution
for your Bed Bug Problems.
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