If you have woken up in the morning with some new bites on your body, you probably instantly think you have a bed bug problem. However, before you blame your bites on bed bugs, it’s important to properly identify them before administering proper bed bug control. Here are a few tips to help you easily identify what is to blame for your bites.
Examine Your Bites
Bed bug bites are very different from other types of bites. You’ll usually find them in groups of three, which professionals refer to as “breakfast, lunch and dinner”.
Look For Blood Stains
Bed bugs frequently leave blood stains behind. Check your sheets and your pillowcases for any red or dark brown stains.
Research Bed Bug Images
You’ll need to know what bed bugs look like before you can identify them. Do a Google Images search for pictures of bed bugs, and print out a few pictures so you have something to compare it to.
Seek Out The Bugs
You’ll need to find the bugs before you can properly identify them. Bed bugs are very shy, and they’re good at staying hidden away until the middle of the night. Check your mattress, your pillow, and your box spring. Specifically check the seams, where they can easily tuck themselves out of sight.
Ask A Professional
A professional will want to see what you’ve found before bed bug control can begin. A specialist will be able to quickly confirm that you have a bed bug problem so that treatment can begin immediately.