Bed Bugs

What are Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that survive by feeding on the blood of humans and animals. These pests are notorious for invading homes across the United States and are increasingly becoming a common household issue.

They are flat, oval-shaped, and about the size and color of an apple seed. Bed bugs don’t travel long distances on their own; instead, they rely on people to carry them from place to place. Their eggs are tiny, tannish-white, and easy to overlook, allowing infestations to spread quickly inside homes.

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Are Bed Bugs Dangerous in Homes?

While bed bugs are not known to transmit serious diseases, their bites can cause:

• Itchy welts and skin irritation
  
• Discomfort that disrupts sleep
  
• Risk of secondary infection if bites are scratched excessively
  

Compounding the issue, bed bugs reproduce quickly. A single female can lay hundreds of eggs, making infestations difficult to control without professional treatment.

Why Do I Have a Bed Bug Problem at Home?

Bed bugs are expert hiders, which makes them difficult to detect. In a home, they often hide in:

• Bed sheets, mattresses, and box springs
  
• Couch cushions and upholstered furniture
  
• Piles of clothing or blankets
  
• Behind the wallpaper and under the flooring
  
• Inside carpets or even electrical outlets
  

Because of their ability to conceal themselves in small cracks and crevices, infestations can spread before you even realize there’s a problem.

Where Will I Find Bed Bugs?

Unlike pests that build colonies outdoors, bed bugs live close to where people rest and sleep. In residential settings, they are most commonly found:

• In and around beds and headboards
  
• Inside couches, recliners, and upholstered chairs
  
• In cracks of wooden furniture and baseboards
  
• Behind wall coverings and electrical outlets
  

If you notice small blood stains on bedding, shed skins, or tiny dark droppings, it may be a sign of a bed bug infestation in your home.

How Do I Get Rid of Bed Bugs?

Because bed bugs are highly resilient and resistant to many pesticides, DIY solutions rarely eliminate them completely. Professional help is the most effective option.

At It’s Bugs Or Us®, we specialize in residential bed bug extermination. Our team conducts detailed inspections, identifies infestation hotspots, and applies targeted treatments to remove bed bugs at every stage of their lifecycle. With our proven methods, we’ll restore your home to a comfortable, pest-free environment.

Preventing Bed Bug Infestations in Homes

The best way to protect your home is through prevention. Homeowners can reduce the risk of bed bugs by following these steps:

• Inspect secondhand furniture before bringing it indoors.
  
• Avoid setting luggage or personal items on hotel floors or public seating areas.
  
• Check hotel rooms for bed bug activity before unpacking.
  
• Store extra clothing in sealed plastic bags when traveling.
  
• Wash and dry clothing or bedding on the highest heat setting if exposed to bed bugs.
  

At It’s Bugs Or Us®, our licensed technicians provide reliable bed bug extermination and ongoing pest protection for homes. Contact us today to schedule your inspection and safeguard your household from bed bugs.