{"id":15433,"date":"2022-11-17T11:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/?p=15433"},"modified":"2022-11-17T11:00:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:00:49","slug":"early-signs-of-bed-bug-infestation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/early-signs-of-bed-bug-infestation\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Signs of Bed Bug Infestation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases; however, their bites can cause itching and swelling. It is possible in some cases for bed bug bites to cause an allergic reaction, resulting in more intense swelling and itching. If you think you have bed bugs, it is important to identify them as soon as possible so that you can begin treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Identify Bed Bugs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/5-early-signs-of-bed-bugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify bed bugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is by looking for physical signs of infestation. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small, red bites on the skin that are often in a line or cluster<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood stains on sheets or pillowcases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Molted skin shed by nymphs (young bed bugs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rust-colored stains on furniture or bedding caused by bed bug excrement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet, musty odor caused by pheromones released by bed bugs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see any of these signs in your home, it is important to take immediate action. The sooner you treat bed bugs, the easier it will be to get rid of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Prevent Bed Bugs<a class=\"dt-pswp-item\" href=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_213342456.jpeg\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" data-large_image_width=\"0\" data-large_image_height=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-15435\" src=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_213342456.jpeg\" alt=\"woman in very messy bedroom with cleaning products and equipment\" width=\"489\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs\/how-to-protect-your-home-from-bed-bugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent bed bugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to practice good hygiene and housekeeping habits. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuuming regularly to remove any bed bugs that may be out of their hiding places<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing bedding in hot water (120 degrees Fahrenheit) every week to kill any potential existing bed bugs or eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping clutter to a minimum so that there are fewer hiding places for bed bugs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you may have brought bed bugs into your home from another location, it is important to take preventive measures. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspecting luggage when returning from travel and washing all clothing in hot water immediately upon returning home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking second hand furniture for signs of infestation before bringing it into your home\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Treating Bed Bugs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have identified that you have a bed bug infestation, there is one option we recommend, and that is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/get-bed-bug-help\/does-heat-treatment-kill-bed-bugs\/\">heat treatments<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed bugs will be killed by exposure to high temperatures (over 120 degrees Fahrenheit). This can be done using a clothes dryer set on high heat or a portable heater rated to kill bed bugs placed in an infested area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that this treatment will kill bed bugs both adults and their eggs..<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why You Should Hire a Professional to Kill Bed Bugs<a class=\"dt-pswp-item\" href=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_199677237.jpeg\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" data-large_image_width=\"0\" data-large_image_height=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-15434\" src=\"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_199677237.jpeg\" alt=\"Exterminator in work wear spraying pesticide with sprayer.\" width=\"481\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is possible to kill bed bugs on your own, it is often best to hire a professional pest control company. This can help ensure that all bed bugs are properly identified and treated so that you don&#8217;t end up with an ongoing infestation. A professional will also know the most effective treatment method to kill bed bugs at different stages of development, including their eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, our\u00a0 pest control company has access to a biocide that kills even the most stubborn bed bugs. Pesticides\u00a0 may be harmful if used incorrectly, so it is essential to work with a trained professional who knows how to use them safely and effectively. It is always best to leave your bed bug treatment to the experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Kill Bed Bugs now With Bed Bug Barbeque!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t let bed bugs take over your home &#8211; call <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bed Bug Barbeque<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for expert extermination <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedbugbbq.com\/contact-bedbugbbq\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">services today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! We offer a variety of treatment options to suit your needs, and our team of professional exterminators will work to kill bed bugs in your home or office once and for all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases; however, their bites can cause itching and swelling. It is possible in some cases for bed bug bites to cause an allergic reaction, resulting in more intense swelling and itching. If you think you have bed bugs, it is important to identify them as soon as possible&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":15440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":5,"label":"Bed Bug Identification"},{"value":7,"label":"Bed Bug Outbreaks"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_180965349_50-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg",1024,683,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"colleen","author_link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/author\/colleen\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":5,"name":"Bed Bug Identification","slug":"how-to-identify-bed-bugs","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":5,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":62,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5,"category_count":62,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Bed Bug Identification","category_nicename":"how-to-identify-bed-bugs","category_parent":0},{"term_id":7,"name":"Bed Bug Outbreaks","slug":"cleveland-bed-bug-outbreaks","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":7,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":29,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":7,"category_count":29,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Bed Bug Outbreaks","category_nicename":"cleveland-bed-bug-outbreaks","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15433"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15433\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}