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Identifying a Bed Bug Infestation in Your Home

Author: Kevin Smith
by Kevin Smith
Posted: Jan 04, 2018

People used to have this idea that dirty homes and people that don’t keep up with their house cleaning chores are the only ones that have to worry about bed bugs. This misconception is being dispelled now that bed bugs are becoming a widespread infestation. Five-star hotels are even coping with bed bugs. Here are some tips on how to identify whether or not the pests you have in your home are bed bugs.

Go to the Source

The first place you should look after you start to notice bug bites on your legs, ankles, and feet to help you determine the culprit is your bed. You’ll want to check around your mattress, box spring, bed frame, and headboard for small black, brownish red, or white bugs that are about the size of a pinhead.

Check For Signs

You may not notice the bugs themselves since they are so small, and may not be clustered together, especially if it’s the beginning stages of your infestation. You’ll want to look for signs on your sheets and mattress. You’ll want to look for small dried blood spots that happen when you’ve been bitten or when a bed bug may have been smashed. Another sign is little black specks that can look like a dot from a marker. These spots are bed bug waste.

Use Tools

You may find that it’s beneficial to get a magnifying glass to investigate your issue. Use the magnifying glass to look around your bed, headboard, and mattress seams for the culprits that are leaving behind the bite marks on your family members.

Go beyond the Bed

Bed bugs can also travel away from your bed, especially if you happen to have some clutter around it. Books, clothing, carpets, and even electrical outlets can all be places that bed bugs can hide. You’ll want to carefully examine these items and areas for signs of bed bugs. Your closet is another area that should be searched for bed bugs.

If you have determined that you have a problem with bed bugs in your home, it’s time to take action. Check out Thermal Flow Tech’s bed bug heat systems and how our company can help you to become bedbug-free. Contact us today with questions and concerns you may have about dealing with bed bugs.

About the Author

Kevin Smith is a writer and an avid reader. He writes about business, marketing, health, pets, or relationships etc.

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