Bed bug infestations have been on the rise, with extermination calls increasing by 71% from 2000 to 2005. No home, business, hospital, school, or hotel is immune. Nearly 20% of the Northeast has experienced or knows someone who has had a bed bug issue.
Adult bed bugs are about 3/16 of an inch; (4-5 mm) in size. They're oval, flat, and reddish-brown in color after feeding, allowing them to easily hide in cracks and crevices.
Bed bugs are blood-feeding insects that survive exclusively on blood. The most common species, Cimex lectularius, prefers human blood and can survive for weeks to months between feedings.
Bed bug bites are commonly found around the feet and ankles, causing itching, allergic reactions, and potential sleep disturbances. While they can carry pathogens, they are not known to transmit diseases.
Signs of bed bug infestations include:
Bed bugs hide in mattresses, furniture, electrical outlets, picture frames, and behind wallpaper, making detection challenging.
Professional bed bug extermination is the most effective way to eliminate infestations. DIY treatments are often ineffective due to bed bug resistance. Newtown Termite & Pest Control, Inc. offers certified extermination services backed by a 100% assurance guarantee.
Our licensed exterminators use the latest methods to eradicate bed bugs and prevent reinfestations in your Yardley, Lower Makefield, and Morrisville area home. Contact us today for a consultation.
Learn more about bed bugs from the CDC Bed Bug FAQs.
