How To Spot & Stop Bed Bugs In Tucson Homes
If you want to be able to detect and prevent bed bugs around your Tucson home, it’s important to keep in mind some basic bed bug identifiers. These small parasites have oval shaped bodies that flatten from top to bottom. They are usually a reddish-brown color, and they have elongated mouths that pierce the skin of their hosts so they can feed on their blood. After they’re done feeding, their bodies become swollen and a deep purplish red color.
What to do if you still have bed bugs?
If your bed bug control efforts fail, you should look out for some common signs of bed bug activity. You may detect a musty odor, which is emitted through bed bug scent glands. You might discover egg casings and traces of shed skin left behind by bed bugs as they progress through their life cycle. It’s also common to find dark, rusty spots on bedding and linens, indicating fecal matter and excrement left behind, as well as small red spots on your bedding or clothing; indicating blood stains. Luckily, there are several preventative measures that you can take to avoid bed bug activity:
- Wash and dry all linens, bedding, and clothing on high heat to kill off any bed bug activity.
- Regularly steam clean upholstery, curtains, carpets, etc.
- Examine all items for bed bugs, or their eggs, before bringing them inside.
- Use protective encasement on mattresses and box springs.
- Eliminate clutter and mess around the home.
Contact Green Home Pest Control right away
If you detect any signs of bed bug activity, it’s imperative that you contact the pest professionals right away. Here at Green Home Pest Control, we are proud to offer comprehensive bed bug inspection and elimination services that give you the pest-free results you’re looking for. Call us today to learn more.
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