New Jersey Pest Control professionals are constantly fighting the battle of bed bugs. These creepy bloodsucking pests have infested the finest hotels and homes as well as budget motels and low cost housing units. Many different retail businesses, as well as office buildings across the United States have suffered from bed bug infestations in recent years. Bed bugs have infiltrated cruise ships, airplanes, jails, buses, taxis, courthouses, movie theaters, schools, and hospitals. Bed bugs can basically be found anyplace that people frequent. When present, they are on the constant hunt for a blood meal and a ride to a new home.
One particular hot-spot for bed bug activity is college dorms and off-site student housing. Because of the transient nature of college life, many college students unwittingly bring bed bugs back to their rooms when the critters hitch a ride in their belongings or clothing. It has also been common practice for college students to pick up used furniture for their dorm rooms or apartments. Unfortunately, bringing used furniture into your home is one of the easiest ways of introducing bed bugs.
Even with careful inspection, it can be extremely difficult to see bed bug eggs as they are translucent in color and extremely tiny. Adult bed bugs are the size of an apple seed, are reddish-brown in color, and are visible to the naked eye. Nymphs are smaller than adults, are tan in color until they receive a blood meal. Once they feed, they are bright red.
There is often a stigma associated with having bed bugs in your home. Unlike cockroaches which thrive on filth, bed bugs are a pest that is difficult for most people to avoid. If you are a renter, it’s critical to advise your landlord immediately upon the discovery of bed bugs. Landlords, home and business owners should immediately contact a licensed NJ Pest Control professional that is trained in bed bug removal services for help with bed bugs!