Most homes are inhabited by some unwanted insects and pests. Just as we need food, water, and air to survive, insects also need certain components from our homes to survive and reproduce. One such insect is the bed bug. Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that survive on the blood of animals or humans.

Some Characteristics of Bedbugs Are:

  • Bed bugs do not fly, but they move quickly over floors, walls, and ceilings
  • Bedbugs can multiply quickly and females lay hundreds of eggs
  • Bed bugs may enter your home undetected through luggage, clothing, used beds and couches, and other items
  • They tend to live in groups hiding in places as close to their food source as possible. Typically this means in mattresses, box springs, bed frames, furniture, headboards and more…

Signs of Infestation

If you wake up with itchy patches of skin, you may have bed bugs.

Other signs that you have bedbugs include:

  • Blood stains on your sheets or pillowcases
  • Dark or rusty spots of bedbug excrement can be spotted on sheets, mattresses, clothes, and walls
  • Bed bugs fecal spots, egg shells where the bedbugs hide
  • An offensive, musty odor from the bugs’ scent glands

If you suspect a bed bug infestation, remove all bedding and check it carefully for signs of bed bugs. Brown or reddish stains on your bedding are an indication that you may have bedbugs. Also, check for the area around the bed thoroughly or call an exterminator for a bedbug inspection or professional removal of bed bugs.

Treatments If You Suspect A Bed Bug Infestation

If you suspect a bedbug infestation, there are several things you need to do right away.

  • Clean beddings, linen, curtains, soft toys, and clothing in hot water and dry them on the highest dryer settings
  • Use a stiff brush to scrub mattress seams to remove bed bugs and their eggs before vacuuming
  • Vacuum your bed and surrounding area frequently
  • Encase mattress in zipper covers to keep bed bugs from entering or escaping
  • Repair cracks in plaster and glue to get rid of places bed bugs can hide
  • Get rid of clutter around the bed
  • Contact a licensed bedbug exterminator company

The idea of effective and diligent pest control is to get a cleaner, safe, and healthier environment. Metro Pest Control is the best bed bug exterminator in Brooklyn and the Bronx. We specialize in providing cost-effective and efficient bed bug removal services. Call us for a free estimate on our bedbug preparation service as well as our bedbug exterminator service.

  • Qualified technicians & experts
  • Right classification of the species and correctly determining the insecticide & bait to be used
  • Creates a customized plan tailored according to your household
  • Safe & effective treatment for humans and pets
  • Prevents future re-infestations as well

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