Bed Bugs – What to Look For
WouterIf you think you may have bed bugs, it’s time to get rid of them. There are a few key signs you can look for. The first is a bug’s odor, which they release through pheromones. These odors are very faint and are hard for humans to detect. They tend to hide in cracks and crevices. Bed bugs also like to hide near electrical outlets and folds in curtains.
First, you should remove upholstered and wooden furniture and check for visible signs of bed bugs. This may require you to pull furniture away from baseboards and walls, or even remove cushion covers. You can also look inside wooden support boards to see if there are any signs of bedbugs. If you find any of these signs, you should contact a pest control company in your area.
While identifying the exact number of bedbugs in your home can be difficult, the right treatment depends on the type and location of the infestation. There are a variety of bedbug species, many of which can be parasitic on their wild hosts, but are not dangerous to humans. They can live for up to a year without food, so it’s important to treat them in their natural habitat.
Bedbugs like to hide in the areas that you sleep in, so you should lift your mattress and check behind the bed frame and upholstery crevices. You should also check carpeting and underneath furniture for signs of bedbugs. If you find the bugs, they will likely shed a translucent, light-colored shell. You can also look for their feces, which can appear as small black stains or mounds.
