Animal Control & Bed Bug Specialists

Bed Bug Facts

* Small brownish red insects, usually 4-7mm long.

* Eggs are 1-2mm long, white in color

* Nocturnal- active at night while you are sleeping.

* Commonly found in seams of mattresses, cracks in headboards and

footboards, cracks in baseboards, clothing, couches, chairs, etc.

* Bites appear 3-4 in a straight line as red bumps that itch.

* Blood spots may appear on sheets, mattresses, and pillows in the morning.

Bedbug Infestation Preventatives:

* Vacuum regularly, discard vacuum bag after using if bed bugs are present.

* Wash all used clothing as soon as you bring it home and dry in a high temperature dryer for 20-30 minutes to kill any bugs or eggs that may be on the clothing.

* Do not buy used furniture or pick up furniture from the side of the road.

* When traveling- Put luggage in trash bags and seal it, inspect the bed and room for signs of bed bugs prior to unpacking.

Bed Bug Infestation Bed bug bites

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Important Information

* Moving does not mean you are rid of the problem

you can move an infestation with you.

* You don't need to throw away and buy all new furniture. Most furniture can be treated.