Bed Bugs 101
Bedbugs earned their name from their favor to grow their nests in beds. They also hide out in areas such as the walls, ceilings and bed boards. These oval shaped, reddish-brown insects are about 3/16″ long and are comparable to the size of an apple seed. Many people wonder how they get into their home, and chances are they hitched a ride from either a trip you went on or from guests that came over. These pests usually come out at night to feed on blood, however they are not strictly nocturnal creatures. Bedbugs are able to live for over a year without food, but usually try to feed every five to ten days. These are one of the fastest reproducers, so you want to be sure to take immediate action once you find out they are invading your home.
Breakdown
| Color | Size | # Legs |
|---|---|---|
| Reddish Brown | 3/16 in | Six |
Danger/Destruction Rating
Bed Bugs 101
Bedbugs earned their name from their favor to grow their nests in beds. They also hide out in areas such as the walls, ceilings and bed boards. These oval shaped, reddish-brown insects are about 3/16″ long and are comparable to the size of an apple seed. Many people wonder how they get into their home, and chances are they hitched a ride from either a trip you went on or from guests that came over. These pests usually come out at night to feed on blood, however they are not strictly nocturnal creatures. Bedbugs are able to live for over a year without food, but usually try to feed every five to ten days. These are one of the fastest reproducers, so you want to be sure to take immediate action once you find out they are invading your home.
Breakdown
| Color | Size | # Legs |
|---|---|---|
| Reddish Brown | 3/16 in | Six |
Danger/Destruction Rating
Signs of an Infestation
If you have a bed bug infestation in your home, there will be a couple of signs that point to it. The first thing you’ll notice is waking up to red welts all over your body, which will eventually turn itchy. The difference between bedbugs and flea bites are that bedbugs only feed on exposed areas and their bites don’t have a red spot in the center. Many times people try to look for bugs in their bed especially after noticing red itchy spots on their body. However, it is very difficult to spot a bed bug since they are professionals at hiding. One of the tell tale signs of an infestation is if you notice tiny red blood spots on your bed. This could be an indication of overcrowding and bed bugs that have gotten smashed.
Signs of an Infestation
If you have a bed bug infestation in your home, there will be a couple of signs that point to it. The first thing you’ll notice is waking up to red welts all over your body, which will eventually turn itchy. The difference between bedbugs and flea bites are that bedbugs only feed on exposed areas and their bites don’t have a red spot in the center. Many times people try to look for bugs in their bed especially after noticing red itchy spots on their body. However, it is very difficult to spot a bed bug since they are professionals at hiding. One of the tell tale signs of an infestation is if you notice tiny red blood spots on your bed. This could be an indication of overcrowding and bed bugs that have gotten smashed.
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“I have been using Green Pest Services for 4 years and am very happy with their service. They treat inside and outside of my house quarterly and re-treat as needed at no additional cost. I also like that their products are environmentally friendly. I highly recommend Green Pest Services to others!!!” -Linda
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Chantilly, VA
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Critters and insects don’t belong in your home, no matter how much you love nature. But that doesn’t mean your pest control technician has to wipe out half the neighborhood as a response. With our knowledge and experience, you’ll get a quicker, healthier result than many other pest control companies can provide. And with our prevention methods, you won’t be seeing pests in your home.
So if you want those ants out of your kitchen, those mice out of your closet, those bed bugs out of your sofa, we are your Alexandria pest control experts. We will keep you and your home safe from both pests and chemicals. Give us a call today to set up an appointment.
