No one wants to deal with the nuisance of bed bugs, especially when there is an infestation in your home. These hitchhiking pests are nomads by nature and can be found in more places than just a mattress. Bed bugs can be found all over the world, but they are most certainly attracted to a unique type of habitat: living quarters. How do you know if your home is infested with bed bugs? Your search starts with a bite.
Have you been bitten by a bed bug?
Bed bug bites are commonly found on one’s face, hands, arms, or legs. They will look red and swollen where the bed bug made visible contact with human skin. One way to differentiate a bed bug bite from another bug bite is to look at how the bites are grouped. Typically, bed bug bites are found in clusters. Other Florida insects, like mosquitoes, will bite sporadically around the body.
Those allergic to bed bug bites may notice itching, burning, or blistering around the affected area. If the allergic reaction is severe enough, the bites may turn into blisters or hives. Bed bugs feed during the nighttime only a few times a week, so you may notice symptoms worsening over time. Most importantly, refrain from scratching the bite marks. Infections, swelling, and bleeding can occur if the affected areas are scratched. If bed bug bite symptoms progress, contact a medical professional immediately.
Has your home been inspected?
If you know how to spot the signs, you should be able to discern whether or not your home is infested with bed bugs. A bed bug infestation can manifest itself in locations where individuals from all over constantly come and go. Some of these locations include hotel rooms, motel rooms, hospitals, doctor’s offices, schools, and care centers. If you have spent time in any of these places, you may have adopted a few hitchhiking pests.
Bed bugs will seek refuge in the mattresses, box springs, folded bedding, or luggage throughout the home. They can also tuck themselves away behind baseboards, wallpaper, or frames. Bed bugs can be uncovered due to brown spots found on any of these pieces of furniture, furnishings, or decor. Brown spots signal feeding has taken place, and bed bugs are probably nearby.
No matter where your infestation originated from, bed bugs can be removed from your South Florida home with professional pest control. Our team of experts at Manning Pest Control has performed thousands of successful bed bug treatments. Do not go another day without professional assistance. To learn more about bed bug inspections and bed bug extermination, contact Manning Pest Control today.
