Nobody wants to discover that they have bed bugs in their home. However, it’s important to know the signs that you may need bed bug exterminators in NYC. The sooner you deal with the problem, the less of a problem it will be. Check out these signs to look for if you’re worried about bed bugs in your home.
Itchy Bites in a Line
Bed bugs typically bite the exposed skin, like that on the arms, and the bites often occur in a line pattern rather than scattered around. These bites tend to be itchy and red. However, some people are lucky enough not to react to these bites and thus won’t notice this symptom.
Spots on the Sheets
With a bed bug infestation, there are often spots on bed sheets or mattresses. These spots could be the rust brown of bed bug fecal matter or the reddish color of your blood. Sometimes bed bugs leave whitish spots on furniture as well. Whitish spots can be bed bud eggs.
Visible Bugs or Discarded Shells
An even more obvious sign that you need bed bug exterminators in NYC is seeing actual bugs or their clear brown discarded shells on a mattress. Not everyone notices these bugs as they are quite small, not even as big as an apple seed. Check furniture, walls, and closets as well. Bed bugs aren’t limited to living just on beds.
An Unpleasant Odor
If the bedroom smells with a somewhat unpleasant or musty odor, it could be due to pheromones released by bed bugs. The smell can be quite strong considering the small size of these pests. An unexplained odor may mean bed bugs have moved into the home.
Recent Hotel Stays
Bed bugs are notorious for being easily transferred from one location to another. If you end up staying at a hotel with bedbugs, you could accidentally bring them into your home. The same is true if you’ve recently acquired secondhand furniture. Check carefully for bed bugs if you stay in hotels or purchase used furniture.
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