Bed bugs are wingless, blood-eating insects. They have oval-shaped bodies that appear flattened from top to bottom. Bed bugs feed only on the blood of mammals, with humans being their preferred hosts. If people aren’t available to feed on, bed bugs will feed on other hosts including dogs, cats, and rodents. Bed bugs are mainly nocturnal pests, hiding during the day in tight cracks and crevices, and emerging at night to bite and feed on their sleeping hosts.

Bed bugs live wherever people, their source of food, are present. This means that bed bugs can become a problem in any home, apartment building, or dormitory. They also take up residence in many different kinds of public establishments like hotels, hospitals, movie theaters, nursing homes, shopping centers, schools, and libraries. Bed bugs move from place to place by hitchhiking on people and their belongings. Bed bugs are prolific breeders and are extremely difficult to eliminate. If you believe bed bugs have hitchhiked their way into your home, it is important to immediately call a professional to perform a thorough inspection and, if necessary, appropriate treatment.

Our experts have some tips for preventing bed bugs from invading. Keep all personal belongings off the ground in public places. Inspect hotels, motels, or vacation homes for signs of bed bugs before bringing luggage and other personal items inside. Avoid purchasing used furniture, mattresses or box springs for use in your home. Regularly wash your family’s bedding, including pet bedding, on a high heat cycle. Routinely inspect mattresses and box springs for signs of bed bugs, and place a protective cover that encases mattresses and box springs to help reduce hiding spots. Vacuum your home regularly. Lastly, invest in a comprehensive bed bug control plan from a trusted professional. click here for more information on bed bug extermination services by Lamp's Pest Solutons