How to Spot a Bed Bug Infestation
Bed bugs are one of the most undesirable of pests as they invade our sleeping area – the place where we should feel most comfortable of all.
Knowing how to spot a bed bug infestation early can make a big difference when it comes to tackling the problem, as the longer you leave it the more chance the insects will infest more rooms in the house.
Bed bugs are nocturnal insects that feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals including humans. They usually hide in small crevices during the day and come out at night to stress on human blood.
Their bites are not that different to look at than mosquito or other insect bites so you can not tell straight away from bites in the morning if you have a bed bug infestation.
One of the easiest ways of telling if bed bugs have infected your sleeping area as there will usually be small patches of dark red / brown on the bed covers from the bugs fecal matter.
Your house will also often smell of a musty smell. This is released through the bed bugs glands, and will usually only be noticeable in heavy infected homes.
You can also try looking in small folds in the bed cover or in narrow crevices as this is where the bugs like to spend their day. This is also how they often get into houses, as when people go traveling and come back with suitcases there are plenty of narrow places where the bugs can hide.
Bed bugs infestations can quickly spread, so it’s vitally important to deal with them as soon as possible.
