It is only natural to be disturbed by a bed bug sighting. Regardless of where, when, how, and why, a bed bug sighting can cause stress, anxiety, and confusion. This is especially true for newbies, experienced individuals will not get so upset because they know exactly how to eliminate the insects right from the get-go.
You could unknowingly be sharing your home with bed bugs right this moment. Reports show, when bed bugs invade human living spaces, it is several weeks or months before their presence is finally detected. How are bed bugs eventually discovered? It becomes apparent when victims wake up with pinpoint-sized spots on their arms, upper back, chest, and legs. In most cases, the victim will only have one, no more than five bites on their body. The bites are generally close together because bed bugs are social insects, meaning they travel, live, and feed in groups or colonies.
A few bug bites will not warrant a visit to the emergency room or primary care physician’s office. However, if the bites become more persistent, victims may be impaled to seek medical advice. With this said, most members of the Las Vegas medical community will not know the origin of the bites. So, it will be solely your responsibility to find the culprit(s).
With our pest inspection services, we can help you determine the culprit(s) within a few hours. Our inspections take all the guesswork out of the process.
Why Are Bed Bugs So Difficult To Detect With The Naked Eye?
As previously mentioned, bed bugs exhibit deceptive behavior. They only come out at night to feed while their hosts are asleep. This nocturnal behavior contributes to the difficulty of visual detection. Another contributor is color, which is very similar to cherry, dark walnut, oak, and teak woods utilized in furniture manufacturing. Some witnesses have described the bed bug as being the same color as an apple seed, excluding eggs and larvae that are translucent. The small size is another reason why the bed bug can evade human detection longer than other insect species. The adult bed bug grows up to 7 millimeters in length. Experts describe the bed bug’s size as being that of former President Abraham Lincoln’s head on a copper penny.Unique Characteristics For Bed Bug Identification
The bed bug has unique physical characteristics utilized by exterminators and scientists for identification purposes. These include the following:- Apple seed-like shape and coloration
- Two tiny antennas
- Three sets of legs
- Flat abdomen that expands after each blood meal
- Dark reddish/brown coloration
Signs Of Bedbugs In A Home
If you believe you have bedbugs, check for the following signs.- Bloodstains – Be sure to search your home for bloodstains. If bedbugs are squashed, they’ll leave a red stain on your sheets.
- Exoskeletons – Since bedbugs shed, they’re going to leave near-transparent exoskeletons around your home.
- Eggs & Casings – Bedbug eggs are tiny. They’re roughly the size of a pinpoint, so finding them won’t be easy. Nevertheless, you’ll want to look for them anyway.
- Feces – Have you found black ink spots around your home? If so, it could be bedbug feces.
- Marks On Your Body – Don’t forget to check your body for bite marks. If you find red welts on your body, you might’ve been bit by bedbugs.
- Smell Test – Finally, check your room for a foul odor. If you find that your room has a mold, sweet odor, it could be bedbugs.