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Signs of Needing

Bed Bug Removal

Bed bugs can be hard to detect, but they leave signs of their infestation. Be sure to look out for these signs to determine if you need pest control services.

Small, itchy bumps on arms, hands, or legs

Small clusters of itchy bumps on your skin may be bed bug bites. However, not everyone will show these marks since 30 percent do not react to their bites.

Unusual musty odor similar to rust, wet towel, or moldy laundry

An unusual musty odor in an enclosed area hints at a possible growing bed bug infestation. This smell comes from dead bed bugs, their pheromones, and fecal matter.

Unexplained rust-colored stains on bed sheets or clothing

Bed bugs can leave blood stains on your clothing, bed sheets, pillow, or any other fabric. This comes from the bugs leaking blood after feeding or from the area they have bitten.

Small black or dark brown spots resembling ink dots

The fecal matter of bed bugs resembles black or dark brown spots the size of a marker pen tip on clothing, walls, curtains, furniture, bed sheets, and other surfaces.

Yellowish-brown, hollow husks in seams of upholstery and cracks and crevices in furniture

These yellowish-brown husks are juvenile bed bugs. You will have an easier time finding them than the bed bugs themselves in mattress seams, upholstered furniture, and holes, cracks, and crevices of wood furnishings.

Pearly white oval-shaped grains resembling rice

These grains are bed bug eggs. They are the size of a pinhead, making them difficult to see with the naked eye. The eggs are often loosely stuck to fabric or wood due to their glue-like material.

Small, flat, reddish-brown insects

When you find small, flat, reddish-brown insects, you have bed bugs. You are less likely to encounter them since they prefer to stick to a hiding place and only move at night to feed. Encountering them in the open is often a sign of a severe infestation.

How Can You Prevent Bed Bugs From Spreading

If you suspect you have bed bugs, the first step is to prevent their spread. You can implement the following precautions:

Remove infested items and place them in a sealed plastic bag before treatment
Seal in a plastic bag or storage container any items you can’t treat and store them for at least a year to ensure any bed bugs are dead
Seal your mattress and box springs with protective covers to trap the bed bugs
Move your bed and sofa at least six inches away from the wall
Remove infested items and place them in a sealed plastic bag before treatment
Rip the covers and remove the stuffing of furniture you cannot treat before discarding them
Vacuum your home after cleaning and sealing infested items and seal and throw away the bag after each use

Once you have done these, you need to have your place inspected to ensure you have not missed any infested areas or items. Action Pest Control can provide a professional inspection and the required pest extermination in Memphis, TN. Contact us to schedule a FREE inspection for the infestation!

How Do I Know If Bed Bugs Are Gone

Sticky traps, kerosene, gasoline, and rubbing alcohol are not effective treatments for exterminating bed bugs. Publicly available insecticides are not strong enough to be effective for treating bed sheets, upholstery, curtains, linens, clothing, and other fabrics. Instead, you can do the following to get rid of bed bugs infesting your Memphis residence or commercial space:

Cycle your bedding, clothing, rugs, and other fabrics in the dryer in high-heat
Steam clean into the cracks of your baseboards, bed frames, and other furniture (steam should be at least 130º F)
Steam clean the fabric of your carpets at 130º F
Place bed bug traps under the legs of your furniture

These measures are effective. But, there is no assurance you have completely dealt with the infestation. Any bed bugs left will reproduce and lead to new infestations. This is why having a professional pest control service in Memphis do it for you is recommended. Contact us today to get a FREE quote for exterminating your bed bug problem.

Bed Bug Extermination in the Memphis Area

Action Pest Control understands the urgency and frustration that comes with a bed bug infestation. This is why we take an integrated pest management approach in providing solutions to your specific needs. With our approach, our team can:

Cycle your bedding, clothing, rugs, and other fabrics in the dryer in high-heat
Address the problem as soon as possible to limit the pests from spreading further and limit disruptions to daily activities
Prioritize a non-chemical solution to ensure everyone's safety and no harm comes to the environment
Use pesticides without harming non-target animals and plants
Ensure complete extermination through monitoring measures
Provide training on how to prevent future bed bug infestations
Use a comprehensive combination of physical, biological, and chemical methods for exterminating bed bugs

With Action Pest Control, you can trust that your bed bug problem is in the best pest control provider in the Greater Memphis area.