BED BUG CHARACTERISTICS Bed bugs fall into the insect family having six legs and three body parts known as the head, thorax, and abdomen. Bedbugs are also known as true bugs and that places them in the order of Hemiptera along with all other true bugs. Most insects that are in the “true bug” category are easily recognized by the fact that they use piercing mouthparts in order feed. Some …Read More

IDENTIFY EARLY WARNING SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF BED BUG INFESTATION There are a few very important things to remember when trying to determine if bed bugs are present.  We should all become familiar with the signs & symptoms of a bed bug problem. If you find a possible bed bug, capture the insect for identification. Take note of its size and color and the specific location that you found it. …Read More

EARLY DETECTION IS KEY Bed bugs are difficult to detect, but a sharp eye can find visible evidence in the areas bed bugs infest. Fecal deposits from bed bugs are probably the most visible evidence and appear as small, inky black spots which will smear when wetted with a damp cloth. Bedbugs feed on human blood roughly every 7 to 14 days, and much of the rest of their time is …Read More

HOW TO FIND BED BUG EVIDENCE Before you go looking for bedbugs, here are a few tips to help you properly inspect for them using a few tools at your disposal.  If there is a bed that is regularly used then this is a good first place to start. First, gently begin lifting the sheets and inspecting the folds, stitches and seams of the mattress. If no evidence if found …Read More

THE IMPORTANCE OF A QUALITY INSPECTION One of the most time consuming yet most important tasks is a thorough inspection which aims to locate where the bed bugs are hiding and also to determine the degree or type of infestation to be eliminated. The results of a thorough inspection will often determine the most effective treatment protocol. Performing self-inspections to detect infestations are important, but can be difficult for someone …Read More