Signs & Symptoms of Bed Bugs

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Whether you own a home or run a business, one thing’s for sure, you don’t want to discover a bed bug problem. Unfortunately, bed bug problems are on the rise, so it’s important to learn the signs of a bed bug infestation. Not only do these tiny pests bite, but they cause a lot of long-term psychological effects too.

At first sight of bed bugs, it’s important to contact the bed bug exterminators at Summit Pest Management. We’ve been serving homeowners and businesses in the Portland and Vancouver area for over 19 years. With our expertise and industry-leading technology, we’ll treat bed bugs and prevent them from coming back, for good!

Top Bed Bug Signs

Bed bugs are not only tiny, but they also only come out when their host is asleep, so spotting them may not always be easy. Fortunately, there are several others ways to determine whether or not you have bed bugs. Those include:

• Rust-colored stains: when bed bugs feed, they leave excrement
• Bed bug eggs: although rarely seen, bed bug eggs are oblong and white. They look similar to a grain of rice.
• Blood stained-bedding: when bed bugs bite, they often make you bleed which can seep into your sheets and mattress
• Unpleasant odors: bed bugs produce odors through their sweat glands which can be very musty and offensive. The stronger the odor, the bigger the bed bug infestation

Common Bed Bug Symptoms

A common reason why people are so concerned about bed bugs is that they bite. Bed bugs feed on their host when they’re asleep and will adjust their schedule accordingly. So if you sleep during the day, you can be sure bed bugs will adjust their feeding patterns.

Bed bugs tend to focus on areas of the body where the skin is exposed, including your arms and legs. Although their bites look similar to mosquito bites, bed bug bites are often arranged in a zigzag pattern. The bites themselves also tend to be bigger than that of mosquitoes and fleas.

Bed bugs don’t pose any health threats and bites typically clear up in about a week, but if you experience allergic reactions after being bitten by a bed bug, you’ll want to seek medical care.

What to Do When You See Bed Bugs

At first sight of bed bugs, it’s recommended to call a bed bug exterminator. Bed bugs don’t just hide in mattresses. They can infest couches, nightstands, wall art, and more. Plus, waiting could cause bed bugs to spread to other parts of your building. At Summit Pest Management, we will have a team perform a thorough inspection of your home or business. We have a unique knowledge of bed bugs and their behaviors. We’ll locate any infestation and properly treat it, using safe and eco-friendly methods. With our bed bug extermination services, you can rest assured that your bed bug problem will be gone for good!