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Bed Bugs<\/h1>\n

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This pest gets its name from the fact that it is usually found near beds. These parasitic insects feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. That\u2019s because bed bugs need the blood of warm\u2013blooded animals to survive.<\/p>\n

Appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adult bed bugs are approximately 1\/4\u201d long\u201a wingless and reddish\u2013brown. They are similar to the size\u201a shape, and color of an apple seed except that they are very flat (if they have not eaten). They have very thin legs and antennae and have no wings. Immature bed bugs are similar to adults\u201a except that they are smaller and are a lighter yellow\u2013brown.<\/p>\n

Reproduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Females can deposit one to five eggs a day\u201a and may lay 200 to 500 eggs in a bed bug\u2019s lifetime. They can mature in about 35 days. Under normal room temperatures and with an adequate food supply\u201a they can live for more than 300 days. Bed bugs can live for several months without a blood meal. This makes bed bug removal difficult to do without the help of a professional.<\/p>\n

Behavior\u201a Diet & Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bed bugs primarily feed on humans sleeping in bed at night. The bite is painless\u201a and the blood meal takes about 10 minutes. Body heat\u201a the carbon dioxide from exhaled breath and other biological signatures help focus the bed bugs on unsuspecting\u201a snoozing hosts. The bed bug feeds\u201a and then retreats to its place of harborage for days or even weeks before coming out again. This can make detection difficult until the infestation is well established.<\/p>\n

Where are bed bugs found?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bed bugs are found throughout the world. They have been found in five\u2013star hotels and resorts and their presence is not determined by the cleanliness of the living conditions where they are found.<\/p>\n

Bed bug infestations usually occur around or near the areas where people sleep. These areas include offices\u201a stores apartments\u201a shelters\u201a rooming houses\u201a hotels\u201a cruise ships\u201a buses\u201a trains\u201a and dorm rooms. They hide during the day in places such as seams of mattresses\u201a sheets\u201a box springs\u201a bed frames\u201a headboards\u201a furniture\u201a dresser tables\u201a inside cracks or crevices\u201a behind wallpaper\u201a baseboards\u201a electrical outlets\u201a and even inside appliances or any other clutter or objects around a bed.<\/p>\n

How do bed bugs spread?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers. They can easily move from an infested building to a new site as people move. The recent resurgence of bed bugs is due in large part to international travel. Bed bugs hitchhike on luggage\u201a personal items or clothing and can move from one country to another in a very short time. Within a community, \u201a bed bugs can spread when people move infested possessions into a new apartment or home. Purchasing infested\u201a second\u2013hand beds or other furniture has been shown to accelerate local outbreaks of bed bugs. Once inside the building bed bugs can move between rooms or apartments by walking or crawling via hallways\u201a or by squeezing through tiny cracks in common walls\u201a ceilings\u201a or utility ports. You can reduce your chances of a costly bed bug infestation by catching them early.<\/p>\n

Do bed bugs spread disease?<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), \u201a bed bugs should not be considered a medical or public health hazard. Bed bugs are not known to spread disease. They can however be an annoyance because their presence may cause itching and loss of sleep. Sometimes the itching can lead to excessive scratching that can sometimes increase the chance of a secondary skin infection.<\/p>\n

What health risks do bed bugs pose?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A bed bug bite affects each person differently. Bite responses can range from an absence of any physical signs of the bite\u201a to a small bite mark\u201a to a serious allergic reaction. Bed bugs are not considered to be dangerous; however\u201a an allergic reaction to several bites may need medical attention.<\/p>\n

Signs and symptoms of a bed bug infestation<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the easiest ways to identify a bed bug infestation is by the tell\u2013tale bite marks on the face\u201a neck\u201a arms\u201a hands\u201a or any other body parts while sleeping. However\u201a these bite marks may take as long as 14 days to develop in some people so it is important to look for other clues when determining if bed bugs have infested an area. These signs include:<\/p>\n