No one wants to hear that they have bed bugs in their home. These tiny insects are able to stay out of sight for a long time, and by the time you finally see a bed bug, you could have a full-blown infestation. If you see a bed bug in your home, you should get the help of the professional Vero Beach pest control specialists at HomeShield Pest Control as soon as possible.
Bed Bug Bites Are Often The First Sign Of A Problem
Bed bugs in Vero Beach are round tiny insects that are only about 1/4 of an inch long. They are so small that they can hide in the crevices of your mattress, box springs, furniture, and clothing. Because they can go undetected, some people don't know that they have bed bugs in their homes until they start seeing tiny red bumps on their skin.
Seeing bed bug bites on your skin may be the first clue that they are in your house. However, these bites can look similar to other insect bites, so they should not be the only clue used to determine whether or not the bugs are in your home.
Some other telltale signs that bed bugs will leave behind include:
- Dark brownish-red spots on your bed, mattress, and sheets
- Strong musty odor coming from your mattress or furniture
- Small shell casings
- Bed bug eggs
Some people also notice tiny blood spots on their sheets and bedding. This could be caused by accidentally squishing the bug in your sleep.
Does Bed Bugs In My Home Mean It's Dirty?
It is a common misconception that bed bugs only invade dirty homes. The truth is, bed bugs are frequently found in immaculate homes. Bed bugs need a blood supply to live. This means that bed bugs are attracted to you, not your home.
Bed bugs can be found in almost any public place, including:
- Hotels
- Nursing homes
- Public transportation
- Department stores
- Movie theaters
- Offices
When you sit or stand near a bed bug, it will attach to your clothes or your bag to hitch a ride back to your home. Once there, a female bed bug can lay up to seven eggs a day. No matter how clean your home is, having one or two bed bugs in your home can quickly turn into a full infestation.
Why It Is So Hard To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs On Your Own
Bed bugs are some of the most difficult insects to get rid of. This is largely due to the fact that they reproduce quickly. A female bed bug can lay up to 500 eggs in her lifetime, and after a bed bug egg is hatched, it only takes about six weeks to reach full maturity. The more bed bugs that you have in your home, the harder they are to eliminate.
Another reason why it can be hard to get rid of bed bugs is that they can go a long time without eating. Most bed bugs can go a few weeks without a meal, which means that they don't have to spend a lot of their time around people.
Call The Pros At The First Sign Of Bed Bugs In Your Home
If you are looking for an easy way to eliminate bed bugs from your Vero Beach home, call us today! At HomeShield Pest Control, we know exactly what it takes to get rid of bed bugs and prevent them from ever coming back.