How To Recognize A Bed Bug Infestation
The easiest way to recognize a bed bug infestation is if anyone starts to complain about bug bites that happen during the night. Bed bugs are most active about an hour before dawn, and bed bug bites are often mistaken for mosquito bites.
Both bed bugs and their eggs are visible to the human eye. Eggs will look like small poppy seeds, and adults can grow to approximately 1/4″ in length and have an oval, flattened shape. Bed bugs do not like the sunlight and often hide in cracks and crevices during the day.
What Are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals. They have this in common with mosquitos, though bed bugs do not have wings. Scientifically known as Cimex lectularius (Cimicidae), bed bugs are often found in the nesting areas of birds, bats, and also humans. Because they are often found in beds, sofas, and other human “nesting” areas, they have earned the common name of “bed bug”.
Bed Bug Extermination & Treatment Options
Following are some ways that you can expedite the extermination process:
- Launder bedding and garments at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter to kill bugs and eggs
- Try vacuuming up the infested areas, being careful to get all cracks and crevices
- Scrape bedding and other infested areas as eggs are hard to dislodge
- Work with a pest control professional to treat all infested areas and other areas likely to be infested
- Be sure to treat any former bird or bat nesting areas, as they may also be infested
For more suggestions on how to exterminate your bed bug problem or to get started with a professional bed bug exterminator call us today.
How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs In Fullerton, CA
Because they are so small and can hide in so many places, bed bug extermination can be a lengthy process. Extermination will happen much quicker if you work with a pest control company that has experience eliminating bed bugs. Call HomeShield and we can help you get started eliminating these nasty pests.
Specialty Services We Provide In Fullerton
At HomeShield Pest Control, we provide a variety of specialty pest control services, including the following options:
- Ant control
- Aphid control, offering systemic injections
- Bed bug control
- Bird control
- Cockroach control
- Pest control
- Rodent control
- Rodent exclusion
- Spider control
- Termite control and inspections
- Wasp removal
- Wildlife trapping
Our Orange County Pest Control Services
In Orange County, we provide reliable home pest control and commercial pest control solutions.
The Local Neighborhoods & Zip Codes We Service
We service the following zip codes in Fullerton: 92831, 92832, 92833, 92834, 92835, 92836, 92837, 92838.
We also service all of the neighborhoods and areas in Fullerton, including the areas near and around: Artesia Avenue, Bastanchury Road, Brea Boulevard, Chapman Avenue, Chapman Park, Commonwealth Avenue, Euclid Street, Fullerton Pooch Park, Gilbert Street, Harbor Boulevard, Hermosa School Park, Hillcrest Park, Imperial Highway, Lemon Park, Malvern Avenue, Orangethorpe Avenue, Parks Road, Pioneer Avenue, Raymond Avenue, State College Boulevard, Valencia Drive, Valencia Park.
We also provide pest control in Orange County.
Why Our Customers Love Us
If I could give more than 5 stars to Jason at HomeShield Pest Control, he is deserving of it!!! A difficult job of diagnosis to determine mostly nocturnal "scratching" noises from the attic/roof area. Between Jason and Tevita, they came out 8-12 times to try to solve this rat riddle. Jason was kind enough to place two of my Blink cameras in the attic area of concern. There were no droppings to be found in the attic and with 6-8 perimeter traps outside, no evidence of these critters. As it turns out, the noises were coming from either rats &/or birds walking on the roof after having a roofer come out. Jason critically listened and was especially patient through this frustrating process. My highest recommendation for Jason and his team!
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