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3 Common Signs of Bed Bugs in Your House

  • Perla Irish
  • August 17, 2022
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  1. 1. Look for Brown Spots on Your sheets
  2. 2. Musty Smell
  3. 3. Check for Bed Bug Bites on Your Body
  4. Watch Out for the Signs of Bed Bugs
    1. How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

What do you do if you suspect you have bed bugs?

These tiny creatures can cause a lot of issues with your daily life, especially if they make their way into your home.

While checking for bed bugs every night as you check under your bed makes sense, you should also take a step back and check whether you have a more serious issue. That is why you must be sure that your house has been invaded by bed bugs before you reach out for help.

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3 Common Signs of Bed Bugs in Your House

The sooner you locate these sneaky pests, the easier it will be to counteract the problem. Bed bugs can make your home into a nasty place, so learn how to prevent the infestation from occurring.

There are some classic signs of bed bugs that you should be aware of. Let’s take a closer look at these.

1. Look for Brown Spots on Your sheets

Bed bugs are small, brown, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They are often found in mattresses, bed frames, and other furniture. They are visible to the naked eye and can get found at any stage of their life cycle.

When it comes to bed bugs, one of the most telling signs is brown spots on your sheets. This is because bed bugs excrete a brownish liquid when they feed on blood, which can often leave behind these telltale spots.

If you suspect you have bed bugs, it is important to contact a professional pest control company. These exterminators can be very helpful in getting rid of bed bugs.

2. Musty Smell

One potential sign of bed bugs is a musty smell. This is often caused by the bed bugs leaving behind their own unique scent as they travel through your home. If you notice a musty smell in your home, it’s important to investigate to see if there are bed bugs present.

This smell is often described as the smell of rotting fish or cheese. It is caused by the bed bugs’ scent glands, which produce a pungent liquid that they use to mark their territory.


Read Also:

  • Where Do Bed Bugs Come From and How Can I Keep Them Away?
  • How To Prevent Bed Bugs from Spreading to Other Rooms?
  • Signs and Symptoms of Bed Bugs
  • What Bugs Look Like Bed Bugs

3. Check for Bed Bug Bites on Your Body

If you think you may have bed bugs, the first step is to check for bed bug bites on your body. Bed bug bites can occur anywhere on the body, but are often found on the face, neck, arms, and legs. Bed bugs bite in a line or cluster, and the bites may be red, itchy, and swollen.

Watch Out for the Signs of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are a serious problem and can cause a great deal of anxiety and fear. If you think you might have bed bugs, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of these pests. They are a real problem that should not be taken lightly.

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

There are several ways to get rid of bed bugs from common chemical treatments, to freezing treatments to heat treatments. The only sure-fire way to get rid of all bed bugs in a room is to use a whole-room bed bug heat treatment. As the name suggests, this method involves heating up the whole room. The treatment involves heating the room to 50 degrees Celsius for about an hour and cooking (and killing) everything in the room. A more detailed description of the bed bug heat treatment process is outlined on Merlin’s website here.

Be sure to look for the signs of bed bugs. Don’t wait until the problem gets worse!

For more articles on bed bugs and pest control, check out the rest of our site!

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