With all the media hype, the constant threat of contracting bed bugs, and actual bed bugs infesting people’s homes, folks are seeking information from pest control professionals about how to avoid bed bug infestations. Here are some of the questions that are asked of New Jersey pest control experts:
How do I know if I have bed bugs in my home?
Most people first realize that they have a NJ bed bug infestation by the appearance of tiny spots on their sheets or mattress fabric. People may not find actual bed bugs as they are excellent at hiding, and are not always found infesting the beds. People will often notice bed bug fecal matter, which looks like black flecks, which are the size of pepper or a little bit larger. These digested blood droppings can be in different shapes, not just oval or circular shaped. Awaking with strange bite marks on your body is another sign that you could have a bed bug infestation in your home. Bed bug bites can appear over a large span of time after you have been bitten. People report painful, itchy, swollen, red bite marks anywhere from hours after being bitten up to 10 days after the attack. Other types of annoying pests (mosquitos, fleas, and spiders) can also leave bite marks as well, so it’s important to look for bed bugs or contact a New Jersey pest control expert for a comprehensive examination of your home.
Where should I look for bed bugs in my home?
You can find bed bugs hiding in box springs, in the cracks and crevices of bed frames, nightstands, pictures frames, electrical outlets, behind baseboards, inside books, and within all types of clutter in a home. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed, and younger bed bugs are smaller depending on what stage of life they are in. Bed bugs are sneaky pests that will even hide in your favorite electronics, as they have been found in cell phone, IPODS, televisions, DVD players, gaming systems, etc. Nothing is off-limits to these pesky bugs!
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