How To Tell If It's Bed Bugs In Your Jacksonville Home

Chances are, at one point or another, we have all considered or dealt with the nightmares of one of the most dreadful pests in the United States: the bed bug. While no one invites bed bugs into their home, this pest is quite common and extremely difficult to eradicate once it has infested your home thoroughly. For this reason, Lindsey Pest Services has put together a comprehensive collection of information on all things bed bugs, from identification to eradication. 

Read on for the education from Jacksonville, FL’s local experts, Lindsey Pest Services — providing pest control services for more than 60 years!

Common Bed Bug Identification Pitfalls

Due to their small size, bed bugs can end up being very difficult to identify and are sometimes misidentified for other insects such as the tick or flea. At the same time, all of these parasites may feed on members of your family or pets if, given the opportunity, so proper identification is critical to control pests in the home. 

Correctly Identifying Bed Bugs & Their Eggs

Bed bugs are, in part, so difficult to eradicate due to their quick reproduction cycle and ability to lay up to 540 eggs in a female’s lifetime. Signs of bed bugs in the home may include witnessing several different life cycles, all of which look different. 

Adult bed bugs are about the size and shape of an apple seed, mahogany to a rusty brown when unfed, becoming much more red and engorged in appearance after a blood meal. Nymphs are nearly colorless when hatching and grow browner as they mature, reaching full maturity in approximately 21 days. The female bed bug may lay one to five eggs a day, often hidden in small crevices, out of sight. 

Bed bug eggs are white and sticky, tough to see with the naked eye, and the pest molts several times between life cycles, each requiring a full blood meal. If you find bed bugs, eggs, or casings anywhere in your home, call professional pest management services immediately. DIY bed bug methods rarely effectively solve the entire problem, leading to more costly and timely issues.

Visual Signs Of Bed Bugs In Jacksonville, FL Homes

While their name suggests a preference for the bedroom, the truth is that bed bugs can be found throughout your house. Signs your home is infested with bed bugs include the following:

• Small, reddish-brown to brown fecal spotting on mattresses, upholstery, or walls.

• Left behind molted bed bug skins, their eggs, or egg casings.

• Signs of red, itchy bed bug bites, especially on limbs often exposed during sleeping. 

Trust The Local Professionals For Effective Bed Bug Eradication

Chances are, by the time you notice signs of bed bugs in the home, it is far too late to tackle the issue by yourself effectively. If you do spot signs of bed bugs in your Jacksonville, FL home, call Lindsey Pest Services right away. When dealing with bed bugs, time is of the essence. Our expert service technicians have the proper know-how to eradicate this pest and the proper tools to do it effectively the first time. 

Don’t take chances with your peace of mind. Call Lindsey Pest Services to request your free inspection today!