Bedbug
Bedbug Facts and Identification
They usually have a reddish brown color when alive, but their abdomen can be darker as blood is digested.
They are tiny insects that typically measure about 1/8th of an inch long when fully grown.
Bed bugs are oval-shaped and have a reddish-brown color. Bed bug bites are usually painless, but can cause a skin rash if scratched.
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What Are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small pests that can infest any part of a person’s body, but they especially love the skin of the arms and legs. They can secrete an adhesive substance from their saliva to attach to clothing, blankets, or other surfaces. Bed bugs generally live off human blood, so if you believe you have bedbugs, it is best to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Bed bugs can be eradicated in many ways. Let’s understand the behavior and lifecycle of bedbugs to eliminate them effectively. In cases of severe infestations, ACME Pest Solutions utilizes the most effective method for bed bug control in the GTA and surrounding areas.
Physical Characteristics
People often ask What do bedbugs look like? It helps in early identification and treatment. Bed bugs are reddish-brown insects that like to hide in cracks and crevices. They can also be found on your home’s beds, furniture, and other objects. They are small, brown or black insects that feed on human blood. Bed bugs can be spread through contact with infected items (e.g., luggage, clothing, furniture), and they can also be spread through the air when an infected person moves around.
Bed bugs are minor, blood-sucking insects found in areas where people sleep or rest. Bed bugs can survive in a wide range of temperatures and can be challenging to control. If you suspect a bed bug infestation in your home, it’s essential to contact a professional for assistance. Acme Pest Solutions operates 24/7, removing pests from Toronto, Milton, Brampton, Mississauga, and Oakville.
Bedbugs Behaviour
Bed bugs are primarily nocturnal and tend to hide during the day in areas such as mattresses, box springs, and bed frames. They can crawl long distances to find a suitable host and even travel from one room to another. Bed bugs can also survive for several months without feeding, making them difficult to control.
Bedbug Lifecycle
Understanding the lifecycle of a bed bug is key to effectively eradicating them from your home.
Egg Stage:
Bed bugs begin their lifecycle as tiny, white eggs about the size of a pinhead. The eggs are usually laid in cracks and crevices in areas where bed bugs like to hide. Female bed bugs can lay up to five eggs per day, meaning an infestation can quickly grow if left unchecked.
Nymph Stage:
After about a week, the eggs hatch into nymphs, which are minor, wingless bed bugs that are translucent in color. Nymphs require a blood meal to molt into the next stage of their lifecycle. They will feed on warm-blooded animals, including humans, pets, and livestock.
Adult Stage:
Once a bed bug has gone through its final molt, it reaches adulthood. The size of an adult bed bug is about the same as an apple seed, and the color is reddish-brown. They have a flat, oval-shaped body that allows them to hide easily in small cracks and crevices.
Bedbug Reproduction Stage:
Female bed bugs can lay up to 500 eggs in their lifetime, which means that a single female can be responsible for a significant portion of an infestation. Bed bugs reproduce quickly and can infest an entire home in a matter of weeks.
Bedbugs Diet
Have you ever wondered what bedbugs eat? They are blood feeders and rely on human blood to survive. They are attracted to the carbon dioxide that people exhale and the warmth of our bodies. They feed by biting and sucking blood from their hosts at night, when people are asleep. A bed bug bite is typically painless, but it can cause itching and irritation.
Where do Bedbug Live?
Bed bugs are commonly found in areas where people sleep or rest, such as beds, couches, and chairs. They can also be found in cracks and crevices in baseboards, walls, and furniture. Bed bugs can survive in a wide range of temperatures, but they tend to thrive in warm and humid environments.
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Bedbug Species List
The following bedbug species are most commonly found in homes in Ontario:
- Cimex hemipterus
- Leptocimex boueti
- Cimex lectularius
How to Identify and Treat Bedbug Infestation?
If you want to get rid of bedbug infestation then read our detail guide on Tips to Prevent Bedbug Infestation . Moreover here are given some common tips to identify the bedbug infestation:
- Look for bites. Bed bug bites are minor, red marks that can look like mosquito bites. They are often on the upper body, but can occur anywhere.
- Check the bed for bed bugs. Bed bugs often hide in the crevices of the bed frame and mattress.
- Check for bed bug hiding places. Bed bugs hide in cracks and crevices, so look for areas where they might be hiding, such as behind wallpaper, pictures, furniture, and in the seams of mattresses.
- If you are dealing with a small infestation, you can treat it yourself. You can use a vacuum cleaner with a bed bug filter or a professional exterminator.
You must call a professional if you are dealing with a large infestation. Hire a professional pest control company that can treat the area with a pesticide, and they can also help you remove the bugs and their eggs.
Areas We Serve:
We offer bedbug removal services in the following areas:
Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Bedbugs don’t jump or fly. They crawl and primarily spread by hitchhiking on items, such as furniture, clothes, and curtains.
The average bedbug lifespan is 6 to 12 months. However, without feeding, they can survive only for a few weeks.
Bedbugs are not known to transmit diseases to humans. However, their bites cause itching, redness, and also lead to sleeplessness and anxiety.