BED BUGS

The common bed bug is fast becoming the most worrisome indoor pest of this generation. They can be found in almost any habitable location, with outbreaks in hotels and motels being the most newsworthy. Apartment buildings afford near perfect living conditions for bed bugs. Large numbers of occupants live close to one another; and tenant turnover is constant, affording many opportunities for bed bugs to be transported in and/or out on beds, couches, recliners, chairs, furniture, picture frames, etc.

Bed bugs, both adults and nymphs, have been found residing on beds, in furniture such as dressers or nightstands, on floors, walls, behind baseboards, on ceilings, and behind wall mounted mirrors and picture frames. Some of these sites have been several feet from sleeping areas, so it is vitally important to inspect for bed bugs well beyond the bed itself. Young bed bug nymphs are tiny and the eggs are barely noticeable.

The bed bug hides in cracks and crevices during the day, preferring to rest on wood and paper surfaces instead of stone and plaster. It comes out at night to feed on its host, and the meal requires three to ten minutes and usually goes unnoticed by the victim. After feeding, the bite site may become inflamed.

Under ideal conditions bed bug eggs hatch in about seven days and the nymphs molt five times, taking a blood meal between each molt. Development from egg to adult is 21 days and the adult can live for almost a year.

If you suspect that you have a problem with bed bugs, call us anytime toll free 800-246-0618.

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