Bed Bugs
Identify, Image, Tips
Recognise
Bed bugs that are adults have a flat, oval-shaped body that is wingless and between 4 and 5 mm in length. They range in colour from red to brown and are about the size of an apple seed.
Bed bug nymphs are 2.5 mm long, transparent, and hard to spot before they feed for the first time. Nymphs moult as they develop into adults and acquire the classic reddish-brown colour of bed bugs.
Because they hide in cracks and crevices, bed bug eggs, which are off-white and the size of a grain of salt, are frequently disregarded.
Life Cycle
A female bed bug will lay hundreds of eggs throughout her lifetime. She can lay up to five eggs every day and as many as 300–500 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs are quite little, measuring just approximately 1 mm in length.
In order to adhere each egg to the selected surface, female bed bugs generate a transparent, sticky material, preferring rough or crevice surfaces.
The eggs will hatch between seven and twelve days, depending on the circumstances. Before reaching full maturity, a nymph will go through five stages, each of which necessitates a blood-feeding that takes around four weeks.
Bed bugs can live for many months to several years, depending on the environmental factors and the availability of food sources.
Signs Of Bed Bugs In Your Home
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Red Bite Marks
Blood is the only source of food for bed bugs, who often have their primary meal while you are asleep. So if you wake up with skin markings, you can be sure they are bed bug bites.
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Blood Spots
You may notice blood spots on your sheets as well as dark spotting. This comes from Bed Bugs as they feed and nest. -
Trouble Sleeping
An indication of bed bugs may be morning tiredness. You may have fatigue and a fever as a result of being bitten. -
Musty smell
A damp towel-like stale odour may be produced by bed bugs. This order will be come more prominent & distinct as the infestation gets bigger . Luckily, Pronto's heat treatment makes eliminating bed bugs in your Winnipeg home simple.
What To Do If Bed Bugs Are Found?
Do not
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Disturb the room further. Disturbing the room can cause the bugs to move and spread. Treat the area like a "crime scene" and call Pronto Pest Control Winnipeg immediately.
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Take any items out of the room. Doing so will only help the bed bugs spread.
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Stop using the room and “quarantine” it. Using Bed Bug powder and double-sided tape can help foe meantime to prevent the Bed Bugs from spreading.
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If the room is occupied, work with management to move guests to a new room with minimal items from infested room.
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Call Pronto Pest Control Winnipeg immediately to minimise treatment time and costs.
How To Prevent A Bed Bug Infestation
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If coats are worn to work, hang them up on a coat rack or in a closet. Avoid leaving them on the ground or a seat.
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Backpacks and purses shouldn't be left on the floor or close to the baseboards.
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To stop bed bugs from crawling on office chairs, use 2 sided tape to the underside of the chair. Check these locations for bed bug activity every week.
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When you go home, get changed in the restroom. In the bathtub, agitate the work clothing. Examine the clothing to determine if any bed bugs could be lurking there. Verify belt loops, zipper covers, shirt collars, cuffs on pants, etc.
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Your bags should be unpacked outside or in a garage. If neither of those options is accessible, unpack your bag in the bathtub.
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Prepare garbage bags, separate the clothing and then place the items in the bags. Until you're ready to wash them, keep the bags tightly sealed in the bathtub.
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All bags should be vacuumed. Pay close attention to the zippers and seams of the case. When finished, make sure to dispose of the vacuum bag.
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Use bug monitors beneath the bed as part of a monitoring routine at home. Regularly wash your bed linens. Check for movement on the mattress and box spring.
Bed Bug TIPS & FAQ
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The finest bed bug results come from extensive assessments and treatments carried out by qualified bed bug specialists.
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Because bed bugs are sensitive to environmental changes and frequently try to escape during treatment, "DIY bed bug spraying," or "self treating" applications made by inexperienced applicators might actually transmit bed bugs to other regions or rooms.
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Do your research and get the best bed bug specialist for the job. Pay no attention to the lowest offer. Concentrate on credentials and track record of success
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Bed bugs are not carriers of human diseases.
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Bed bugs can survive for several months without eating
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Bed bugs are attracted to the carbon dioxide we exhale at night and our heat, making us a warm-blooded food source
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Components in bed bug saliva act as an anesthetic and promote increased blood flow at the bite site, making the feeding process quick and painless
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Bed bugs can withstand a wide range of temperatures, from nearly freezing to 122 degrees Fahrenheit/50 degrees Celsius.
How Did I Get Bed Bugs?
Although bed bugs can not attach to humans, they are infamous hitchhikers and can burrow in our possessions (i.e. suitcase, purse, laptop bags). They can then be introduced into a building, such as a house, a hotel, an office, a hospital, or any other one, as well as modes of transportation. Sanitation has no effect on whether you contract bed bugs.
Bed bugs are drawn to multi-unit structures with high turnover, such as hotels or rental apartments, and are frequently brought in on baggage or old furniture because they are attracted to the carbon dioxide and heat that people create.
Where Do Bed Bugs Nest?
Although bed bugs can not attach to humans, they are infamous hitchhikers and can burrow in our possessions (i.e. suitcase, purse, laptop bags). They can then be introduced into a building, such as a house, a hotel, an office, a hospital, or any other one, as well as modes of transportation. Sanitation has no effect on whether you contract bed bugs.
Bed bugs are drawn to multi-unit structures with high turnover, such as hotels or rental apartments, and are frequently brought in on baggage or old furniture because they are attracted to the carbon dioxide and heat that people create.
The parasite insects known as bed bugs reside close to their victims. Their habitats include homes, hotels, and other places we visit because they prey on humans. All that's needed for them is a safe place close to a food source. People who are asleep often experience bed insect bites on exposed skin.
In huge infestations, Bed Bugs emit an unpleasant "wet towel" like smell. They have been reported to move more than six meters from their hiding place to feed, but they typically stay within two meters of their host.
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