Outbreaks from certain insects have become something of the norm, albeit of the unwelcome sort in North America in recent years. Even if no one seems to be able to explain these critters’ reemergence, one thing is obvious, they can thrive in the very bed you sleep in for quite some time before you ever know they are there. If the insect jitters have left you wanting to get to know your local Exterminators, perhaps you could benefit from an education on the topic. In any case, do not worry too much, because if it does turn out that you have an infestation, this is certainly one problem that Bed Bug Control can nip in the bud.

If you believe you have annoying pests living with you, you will want to know what you are looking for: these insects are small, flat and oval shaped. They grow larger as they age and eventually take on a reddish-brown color appearing even redder after a meal. They have wings, but cannot fly. These insects love environments with poor sanitation, but can thrive in a clean home as well. Crowded homes or apartments are another favorite habitat for these pests, but a mattress that has known only one resident is equal turf for these critters. Besides beds, these blood suckers can live in the cracks of your furniture, in curtains, the edges of carpets, cracks in the wallpaper or in upholstered furniture. As their name suggests, however, they are often found in mattresses, bed frames and box springs. Unfortunately, they are incredibly resilient and can live for months without feeding, meaning they can be left behind in apartments or homes after a tenant vacates.

If you fear an outbreak in your home, it may be because you have noticed signs or symptoms. Because they like to feed on human blood, they tend to hone in on any skin their sleeping victims leave exposed. These bugs tend to be active during the night so if you wake up with a number of bites on your face, hands, arms or neck you may have a problem on your hands. An actual bite is not likely to be felt, but subsequent itching, redness or swelling are signs that these insects leave with their victims. A telltale sign is several bites lined up in a row.

You can check your mattress and other areas for the physical signs that they can leave behind: egg casings, fecal matter and discarded skins. Check carefully for evidence such as these under wallpaper, in bed springs, under your mattress and in various pieces of furniture. However, these signs cannot be taken as absolute proof that these insects reside in your home; only bearing witness to a live bug is confirmation an active infestation.

While it may be a process to eradicate a colony of bugs, it is not impossible. To ensure that you completely annihilate the problem, it is best to call in a pest control professional. An expert can decide whether or not your mattress or box springs need to be replaced or simply disinfected. They can also suggest methods on how to remove eggs from furniture and cracks in the wall.

Author Bio: Stewart Wrighter has often called on the expertise of a Knoxville exterminators company to treat his large office facility. He searched the term Knoxville bed bug control to get more information for an article he is writing about the subject.

Category: Home Management
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