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COLOR: Unfed adults are typically clear or light brown/beige in color. Fed or engorged bed bugs are a deep red, dark brown color. Nymphs are typically colorless. SHAPE: Flat, broad oval when unfed. Swollen and elongated when fed - often looking like apple seeds SIZE: Adults are 1/4" long whereas nymphs range from 1.3mm to 4 - 5mm
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Bed bugs are most often found in mattress seams (particularly close to the headboard), between the box spring and mattress, and along baseboards. You can identify a bed bug infestation by finding molted bed bug skins, fecal spots, and of course actual bed bugs, dead or alive. A thorough flashlight inspection is the first step in determining the presence and extent of a bed bug infestation.
Identifying Bed Bug InfestationYou can identify a bed bug infestation by finding molted bed bug skins, tiny black fecal spots, blood stains and bed bugs either alive or decaying. Bites - Bed bugs search your body thoroughly for the best feeding spot, leaving behind red welts on the skin, often in a line. Signs may not show until 3 days after biting. Some people will not show signs because reactions vary for individuals. |
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Bed bugs are most often found in crevices that give them a hiding place where they can lay eggs, harbor in clusters and increase their overall chance of survival. They naturally harbor where they can access your body the easiest. Perform a thorough inspection to determine the presence and extent of possible bed bug infestations. Between box spring and mattress , headboard & wall Mattress cover, bed sheets and blanket Mattress seams & under tags Window treatments Between baseboard & wall Behind vent covers & electrical outlets Crevices in chairs, tables, sofas, tables & closets |
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