{"id":2649,"date":"2018-12-16T22:25:29","date_gmt":"2018-12-16T22:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=2649"},"modified":"2018-12-16T22:25:29","modified_gmt":"2018-12-16T22:25:29","slug":"to-do-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/to-do-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do When You Think You Have Bed Bugs"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are all sorts of critters that can come in and out of homes. But how do you know if what you are looking at is indeed a bed bug? Here\u2019s what to look for:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a>Bed Bug Eggs <\/b>are smaller and a clear yellowish color, clustered and covered in a glue like substance, and are the size of a dot created by a marker point.<\/span><\/p>\n Nymphs<\/b> (\u201cteenage\u201d bed bugs) are bright red color and slightly larger in size.<\/span><\/p>\n Adult Bed Bugs<\/b> are 1\/4 of an inch and are often compared to the size of an apple seed; flat, oval, and reddish brown in color. They travel within 5 to 25 feet of their nest at night, moving toward body heat and carbon dioxide.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Often at night when a bed bug is with its food source, a person rolls and crushes fed bed bugs on their mattress. This causes dark reddish, blood stains to appear on bed linens. This also includes other places where residents sit, sleep, or rest.<\/span><\/p>\n As nymphs grow through their life stages, they will shed or molt their exoskeleton, leaving behind a clear yellowish casing. These casings can be found around their nest area.<\/span><\/p>\n An easy identification of a bed bug infestation are bed bug bites<\/a> on your skin. Usually, the discovery of a bed bug infestation starts with noticing small, itchy welts on skin that is typically exposed while sleeping (ex. arms, back, legs, etc.). Often mistaken for mosquito or spider bites, bed bug bites are in clusters and leave what looks like a track or pattern on the infected area. This is caused by the bed bug walking and biting simultaneously. <\/span> The most obvious and crucial sign of a bed bug infestation is the presence of eggs, nymphs, and adults. You can find bed bugs hiding<\/a> in the following locations:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bed bugs are notorious for being one of the most difficult to pest to completely remove, which is why most DIY methods do not work. Exterminating bed bugs in residential homes should be done by a licensed bed bug eradication professional. Using store bought insecticides and pesticides will not solve your bed bug problem. \u00a0Surviving infestations will become worse, spreading throughout your home to other rooms and areas. <\/span><\/p>\nStep 2: Look for Other Signs<\/span><\/h3>\n
Red Stains on Bed Sheets<\/span><\/h4>\n
Shells<\/span><\/h4>\n
Bites<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n<\/span><\/p>\nActual Bed Bugs<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Step 3: Professional Bed Bug Extermination<\/span><\/h3>\n