Bed bugs..AHHHH!!!  We've been receiving a lot of calls about bed bug infestations.  Here are a few quick facts so that you can be informed and aware of any signs:
-    Bed bugs have not been demonstrated to be effective transmitters of disease
-    Not everyone reacts to bed bug bites and some have delayed reactions to the bite
-    Bed bug bite symptoms typically appear as red, itchy welts but can vary from one individual to the next
-    Bite symptoms often appear in rows or clusters
-    A single bug can be responsible for numerous bite symptoms

How do I know if I have them?
-A physical sample of an actual bug or egg is required to be 100% certain that you have bed bugs
-Bite symptoms are a good indicator but cannot be diagnosed with 100% certainty
-The most effective inspections are conducted by a qualified pest management professional

For example, there is a very good chance that you have bed bugs if you keep repeatedly waking up each morning with bite symptoms on your body that were not present when you went to sleep. A situation like this would be a good reason to have an Orange Pest Control Technician perform an inspection to identify if bed bugs are present. On the other hand, bites that occur at various times of the day in various locations such as at home, in the car, at work, etc. are much less likely to be caused by bed bugs. It is also important to realize that just because you have looked for bed bugs and could not find them, does not mean that they are not there. These insects lead a very cryptic and secretive lifestyle and will often go undetected. It is best to have a highly trained professional conduct the inspection for you.

Occasionally you may see evidence of a bed bug infestation without actually seeing any bed bugs. Bed bugs leave fecal stains in the areas they inhabit. These stains are actually partially digested blood but remember that it will not be red unless you crush a bed bug that has just recently fed. As the blood is digested it turns black and therefore the bed bug droppings usually consist of several black spots in one area. The fecal spots will not flake off if rubbed and will smear if wiped with a wet rag.

As Pest Control Professionals we've seen it all. From bed bugs hiding inside electrical outlets, to infestations transmitted from one apartment below to an apartment above thru the walls. And the biggest solved mystery case involving these little mischievous bugs was when we treated a single man's home. After a thorough inspection and treatment of the premises we had eliminated the bed bugs 100%.  But for some reason after a couple of weeks the signs of their existence appeared again and again.  After further investigations and CSI type detective work we found out that every couple of weeks the house owner received a visit from his aunt. This information was what broke the case, the aunt was bringing them over from her house exactly every couple of weeks and because she din't have any reactions to the bed bug bites they went unnoticed. We treated both homes for bed bugs and CASE CLOSED! Call Orange Pest Control today at 1-888-972-7031.

Bed Bug Bites

Mattress with bed bug fecal spotting along the mattress pipping