You’ve probably heard of bed bugs, but do you think you could recognize a bed bug infestation if you saw one? Just thinking of bed bugs hiding in your home is enough to make your skin crawl. While these pests aren’t dangerous and don’t carry any diseases, no one wants to live with them. An infestation can be annoying and uncomfortable, plus they cause itchy bites that resemble mosquito bites. If you discover a bed bug infestation in your home, your first action should be to call your local bed bug exterminator at Viking Pest Control.
Bed bugs are small, flat, oval insects. They feed off of human blood and hide in furniture—including beds—to wait for their prey. About the size of an apple seed, bed bugs swell and turn from brown to a reddish hue. They don’t fly, but they do move quickly and lay hundreds of tiny eggs.
Because bed bugs are small and flat, they can fit into tiny spaces. An infestation is not a sign of dirtiness, as they feed off of blood. Bed bugs may enter your home by catching a ride on clothing, luggage, or used furniture.
They like to hide in places where they have easy access to people at night, including box springs, mattresses, and headboards. They can spread easily from room to room, and even from one apartment to another.
Worried you might have bed bugs in your home? Watch for these signs:
If you notice any of these signs, especially if you have traveled or purchased used furniture recently, it’s time to call an expert. You need a specially trained bed bugs exterminator to fight the infestation. Because they are so small and quick to spread and reproduce, bed bugs are difficult to get rid of.
Do you suspect a bed bug infestation? Contact Viking Pest Control for your New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or Eastern Shore of Maryland bed bug removal needs.
Call Viking at 800-618-2847 to learn more about bed bug pest control and extermination services, or get a fast, free quote online today!