How does a room become infested with bed bugs?
In most cases, people carry bed bugs into their homes unknowingly, in infested luggage, furniture, bedding, or clothing. Bed bugs may also travel between apartments through small crevices and cracks in walls and floors. How do I know if I have a bed bug infestation? You, a family member or patron may complain of itchy skin welts often associated with insect bites. You may also see the bed bugs themselves, small bloodstains from crushed insects, or dark spots from their droppings. Because of their size, bed bugs can be hard to see by the untrained eye. However, knowing where they hide, in or near beds, other furniture, and in cracks, can often led to tell-tale signs of a bed bug infestation. How do I get rid of Bed Bugs? Many State Health Departments recommend that you hire licensed pest control professionals to identify and get rid of bed bugs. A licensed Pest Control Professional should : • Inspect the home or business for evidence of an infestation. • Have a licensed professional tre