Bed Bug Exterminators - Control - Removal

Bed bugs are tiny pests that, to the untrained eye, can look a lot like other minuscule bugs! Bed bugs have the following appearance:

• Adult bed bugs can grow up to 5 mm in size. Their dark brown bodies are oval-shaped and mostly flat.
• Nymph bed bugs are hardly noticeable at only 1-4 mm in length. They are also transparent or white in color.
• After a blood meal, bed bugs can appear engorged and red in the abdomen.
• Bed bug eggs are the size of a pinhead and pearly white in color.

Contrary to what their name might suggest, bed bugs do not only infest beds. These bloodsuckers live in groups and typically inhabit locations where people sleep or rest for extended periods of time. While this definitely includes beds, they have also been found in furniture, upholstered sofas, cracks and crevices in walls, and even power outlets!

Bed bug bites are frequently confused for other types of bug bites. There are a few ways to tell when you have been bitten by bed bugs:

1. Bed bug bites typically occur on parts of the body that are most exposed during sleep, including arms, legs, and even your neck.
2. Their bites often look to be in a pattern, such as a straight line or zigzag lines.
3. Bites can cause a number of symptoms from red, itchy marks to more swollen areas. Some people won’t develop symptoms at all. More serious symptoms are rare*.

*If experiencing a severe reaction to a bite, seek immediate medical attention.

Bed bugs inject saliva that contains an anesthetic that inhibits you from feeling anything. Bed bug bite symptoms are usually mild and not dangerous. Although many bed bug myths would lead to you believe otherwise, bed bug bites do not transmit any dangerous diseases unlike some pests. Symptoms can usually be eased with OTC hydrocortisone creams and pain killers. Always consult a medical professional for more serious symptoms.

In addition to bed bug bites on your skin, there are several signs of bed bugs that indicate you may have an infestation:

1. Adult bed bugs. While nymphs are difficult to see, you can often see adult bed bugs gathered together in their hiding spots.
2. Stains on bedding. Bed bugs leave a stain when crushed. You may also notice blood stains from their feeding habits on your bed.
3. Tiny eggs or eggshells. Although rarely seen, a magnifying glass may allow you to be able to see them. They are white and the size of a pinhead.

Bed bugs cannot be treated with at-home or DIY methods. Attempting to get rid of them yourself can lengthen the process. At Western Exterminator, our bed bug treatment strategy focuses on exterminating bed bugs utilizing the industry’s best bed bug treatment options. We guarantee our services to leave you bed bug-free!

Bed bug infestations can seem random. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to possibly prevent them:

1. Use a mattress cover
2. Take care while traveling
3. Use vacuum-sealed bags for clothing
4. Cover power outlets
5. Be wary of used, possibly infested items
6. Have frequent inspections from a professional