How do you know that you have a bedbug infestation? In a line, you will probably start getting bitten by bedbugs during the night. If you have itchy red bites and possibly also blood spots on the bed sheets, then there is a chance you have a bedbug infestation. However, not everyone will react to bedbug bites, so some people may not realise they have bedbugs in the house until they actually see them.
As the bedbug infestation grows in size, you may start to see live bedbugs in your bed. Bedbugs are pretty small, being around 5mm long, and they will normally hide during the day. If you are looking for bedbugs then check all the creases in your mattress, and any cracks in the bed frame, as this is the most likely place to find them hiding out.
Although bedbugs are most commonly found in beds, they will also hide in other areas and can be found in other rooms. We often have to treat living rooms and sofas as part of the bedbug extermination process, and always recommend any bedbug pest control process includes all rooms of the house for this reason.
Bedbugs won’t transmit disease to humans, however can cause a lot of discomfort and knowing you have bedbugs in your house or bed can make people feel very distressed. Signs of a bedbug infestation are most commonly found in beds because you are their food source (blood) and they can detect carbon dioxide when you breathe. They normally hide during the day and are attracted to your breathing and body heat at night when they come out to feed.Bedbugs are often thought of as being nocturnal, however they will change their feeding patterns as needed. If you regularly work a night shift, the bedbugs will happily stay hidden during the night and come out during the day to feed while you are sleeping.
Getting rid of bedbugs yourself can be really difficult – it’s thought they can go at least 12 months without a blood meal. Females live for around 3-4 months and in that time can lay up to 250 eggs, so a bedbug infestation can grow quickly if not treated. Often trying to control a bedbug infestation yourself simply delays effective bedbug extermination, and the bedbugs just spread around your home.
The best solution is finding a local pest control company with an effective bedbug pest control service. It is definitely worth researching the pest control companies you speak with – bedbug pest control can be a lot of work and it is worth using the most reputable company you can find. Cheap bedbug pest control may not always be the best option; if repeat bedbug extermination programs are needed the overall cost can be more. Use the best pest control company you can afford and effectively get rid of bed bugs from your home.
