Bed Bugs

In the past several years, the reported incidences of bed bugs in New Jersey has more than doubled. Industry leaders attribute the rise to an increase in international travel.

Bed bugs are rusty brown in color, have a flat, broad oval-shaped body, are about ¼” in length with 6 legs. They are primarily found in human environments, in small cracks and crevices, and as their name suggests, their favorite habitat is your bed. Nocturnal in nature, these tiny creatures can hide undetected almost anywhere during the day, but emerge at night to dine.

Bed bugs feed predominantly on humans, and although they do not transmit diseases, some people have swelling and itching reactions to their bites. Common signs of bed bug presence are blood spots on sheets and itcy sleepers.

Often, however, there will be no visible indications of infestation. Confirmation of bed bug presence requires a professional inspection. Make an appointment now to have your home inspected.

For more information on identifying bed bugs and what to expect from a treatment, view our information brochure here.

Para más información en bichos de identificación de cama y lo que esperar de un tratamiento, ve nuestro folleto informativo aquí.

Preventing Bed Bugs From Entering Your Home:Steps You Can Take

Look for signs of bed bugs before getting into bed—blood spots on the sheets.

Bring a flashlight with you while traveling for visual inspections of your bedding.

Keep your suitcase in a plastic bag while staying in hotels.

Cleanse and vacuum your suitcases and bags after traveling.

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(Information from the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Office)