Bed Bugs

What do bed bugs look like? 

Adult bed bugs are small, flat, and oval-shaped, with a reddish-brown color - very similar to the size and shape of an apple seed. After bed bugs consume a blood meal, they become swollen.

Bed bug nymphs are very small and translucent to whitish-yellow in color when they first hatch. As they feed and mature, they gradually turn a light brown or tan. 

Bed bug eggs are often compared to tiny grains of rice. They are white or off-white, oval-shaped, and have a sticky texture that allows them to stick to various surfaces. 

Do bed bugs only come out at night? 

Bed bugs are most active at night, especially the few hours before dawn, when they're most likely to get access to a warm blood meal while people are asleep in bed. They're attracted to body heat and carbon dioxide. Given the opportunity, they will feed during the day. Their feeding habits will be influenced by the environment they're infesting. If you have bed bugs and work nights, for example, they will come out to feed during the day when you're asleep.

Why do I have a bed bug problem?

It is a common misconception that bed bugs only infest dirty homes or filthy hotels. In reality, you can encounter bed bugs in various public locations such as five-star hotels, gyms, airports, retail stores, libraries, offices, and public transportation.

These tiny pests are skilled at hiding and can hitch a ride on your luggage, clothing, or personal belongings.

Once they make their way into your Jacksonville home, they can quickly reproduce and are challenging to eliminate without the help of a pest control specialist.

Are bed bugs dangerous?

Bed bugs are not considered dangerous, and they affect everyone differently. Some people who experience bed bug bites show no physical signs of the bite, while others have small red bite marks similar to a mosquito bite.

Although bed bugs are not considered harmful to health, infestations can lead to significant stress for the property owner and loss of belongings.

How do I get rid of bed bugs?

Most DIY methods of bed bug control are not effective in completely eliminating a bed bug infestation. Just when you think you've gotten rid of them, they come back even stronger. With professional bed bug control services from Lindsey Pest Services, you are guaranteed a bed bug-free home for one year after treatment.

Our service includes:

• A thorough bed bug inspection

• Customized bed bug treatment that may include a combination of chemical, steam, and our portable heat chamber. 

• Follow-up bed bug inspections every 45 days during the one-year guarantee period. 

Don't let the bed bugs bite in your home or business, reach out to our local pest control team at the first sign of bed bugs!