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Bed Bugs

BED BUGS

Cimex lectularius

Hitchhiking Nighttime Feeders

Bed bugs are hitchhiking pests that can enter your home through luggage, furniture, or clothing. They feed on blood at night and can survive months without a meal, making them extremely difficult to eliminate without professional treatment.

SIGNS OF INFESTATION

  • Red, itchy bites in lines or clusters
  • Blood spots on sheets and pillowcases
  • Dark spots (fecal matter) on mattress seams
  • Sweet, musty odor in severe infestations
  • Shed skins and eggshells near hiding spots
  • Live bugs in mattress seams and furniture crevices

PREVENTION TIPS

  • Inspect hotel rooms thoroughly when traveling
  • Keep luggage off floors and beds in hotels
  • Check secondhand furniture carefully before bringing home
  • Use mattress and box spring encasements
  • Reduce clutter to minimize hiding spots
  • Vacuum frequently and dispose of bags properly

WHY THEY'RE DANGEROUS

Cause itchy, uncomfortable bites

Can lead to secondary skin infections from scratching

Cause significant psychological distress and insomnia

Infestations can spread rapidly between rooms

INTERESTING FACTS

Bed bugs can survive up to a year without feeding

They're attracted to CO2 and body heat

A female can lay 500 eggs in her lifetime

They've been around since ancient Egypt

OUR TREATMENT APPROACH

We use a combination of thermal heat treatments and targeted insecticide applications. Our thorough approach treats all life stages—eggs, nymphs, and adults—to ensure complete elimination.

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