Bedbugs are brownish, oval insects that feed on the blood of animals and humans. They are annoying and frustrating to live with, even though they don't carry diseases and aren't generally deadly. Bed bugs are known for being difficult to locate and even more difficult to eradicate. An attentive homeowner or apartment renter, on the other hand, may be able to spot the first signs of a bed bug infestation. Finding and exterminating these parasites before they can spread is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from them.
Common signs of a bedbug infestation
Unexplained musty odour
One sign of bed bugs is a strange, musty stench in your bedroom that doesn't seem to come from an obvious source. When a big number of bed bugs live together, the odours of their pheromones mingle with the smells of dead bed bugs, shed shell casings, and excrement. When compared to the other early indications of bed bugs, odour is the least trustworthy. That's because the odour of bed bugs is too subtle for humans to detect when there are only a few of them present.
Itchy bites
Bed bugs are nocturnal insects that like to feast on our blood during the night. The arms, hands, and legs are the most typical areas where victims get bitten. Bites alone aren't enough to detect a bed bug infestation because different people react to bed bug bites in various ways. Red, itchy pimples that form in small clusters are the most typical symptom of bed bug bites. Bites from bed bugs are rarely hazardous, and they do not transmit any known diseases, however, some people may suffer allergic responses. These signs indicated that your mattress needs a proper mattress cleaning service.
Bloodstains
People may unintentionally squash a bug while or after it feeds during the night. This can leave a blood stain on your bed linens, clothing, or skin. If you notice a bloodstain on your linens, clothes, or pillow, examine your body first to see if there is a cut or scab that could be the source of the stain. If there's no other explanation, the bloodstain could have been left by a bed bug.
Bedbug droppings
Bed bug droppings, which are made up of digested human blood, leave faecal stains. Because it contains iron, digested blood appears dark brown or black in colour and emits a faint, rusty odour that contributes to the overall disagreeable odour of a bed bug infestation. Faecal spotting from bed bugs can be found on sheets, pyjamas, walls, curtains, and other surfaces. Bed bug faecal markings on textiles can be difficult to remove.
Bed Bug shell casings
There's a good chance you have bed bugs if you encounter shell casings, also known as husks or shed skins. Shell casings that have been abandoned are a sure sign of a burgeoning bed insect infestation. Shell casings are translucent, hollow shapes shed by young bed bugs as they mature, and they're typically easier to spot than the bed bugs themselves. They can be discovered in any location where bed bugs can hatch and reproduce.
Although these signs are noticeable from the start, they can still remain oblivious until it becomes an infestation, since many of these signs can be mistaken for other problems. If you suspect that you are facing a bedbug infestation, it is a good idea to call in a professional pest control company that can perform a thorough search and take the necessary measures to eradicate the issue.
