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Bed Bug Identification Guide

What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are a prolific pest that have the potential to find their way into any Massachusetts home or business. Bed bugs are insects that feed on the blood of their host-with people being their favorite host. Though we are the bed bug’s favorite host, they will also feed on the blood of other warm-blooded hosts like our pets, wild animals, and birds.

Bed bugs have a flat, oval-shaped body that is reddish-brown. Short antennae, six legs, and a proboscis (an elongated, piercing mouthpart) are other physical features that help to identify a bed bug. If a bed bug has recently fed, its appearance will change slightly; the body swells and elongates and turns a much darker, deeper red.

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Where Will I Find Bed Bugs?

Wherever people gather, there is the potential for bed bugs to be present. They move from place to place by hitchhiking on people and our belongings. Feeding at night while we are sleeping, it can take some time before we notice these insects. Knowing where bed bugs like to hide will allow you to regularly inspect those areas and get help for an infestation before it grows to epic proportions.

Below are some of the bed bug’s favorite hiding spots:

  • Seams of mattresses, box springs, and upholstered furniture
  • Rugs or the folds of curtains
  • Under clothing or linens stored in drawers or boxes
  • Electrical outlets, electronics, and appliances
  • Under loose wallpaper and behind wall hangings (clocks and pictures)
  • Cracks in walls, ceilings, behind baseboards, and between floorboards
  • Underneath piles of clutter like piles of dirty laundry

Effective Bed Bug Removal Strategies in Massachusetts

At the first sign of bed bugs in your Massachusetts home, immediately contact the local experts at Assurance Pest Solutions. We understand bed bug behavior and know how to eliminate them. With a complete inspection, installation of monitoring devices, and three treatments performed three weeks apart, our professionals will ensure bed bugs will no longer be biting you or your family. For more information about our effective bed bug treatment options, give us a call at (781) 630-5653 today!

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