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Adult bed bugs are light brown to reddish-brown, flattened, oval-shaped and have no hind wings. The front wings are vestigial and reduced to pad-like structures. Bed bugs have segmented abdomens with microscopic hairs that give them a banded appearance. Adults grow to 4–5 mm in length and 1.5–3 mm wide.
Newly hatched nymphs are translucent, lighter in color and become browner as they molt and reach maturity. A bed bug of any age that has just consumed a blood meal will appear to have a bright red translucent abdomen; this color will fade to brown over the next several hours and within two days will become opaque and black as the insect digests its meal. Bed bugs may be mistaken for other insects, such as booklice, small cockroaches, or carpet beetles, however when warm and active, their movements are more ant-like, and they emit a characteristically disagreeable odor when crushed.
Bed bugs are elusive and usually nocturnal (peak activity usually occurs around 5:00 or 6:00 a.m.), which can make noticing them difficult. They often lodge in dark crevices, and the tiny adhesive eggs can be nestled by the hundreds in fabric seams. Aside from bite symptoms, signs include fecal spots (small dark sand-like droppings that occur in patches around and especially beneath nests), blood smears on sheets (fecal spots that are re-wetted will smear like fresh blood), and the presence of their empty molted exoskeletons. Bed bugs can be detected by their characteristic smell of rotting raspberries.
If you suspect you have a bed bug problem in Westchester County & The Hudson Valley, it is best to call a bed bug exterminator right away. Just as the old saying goes, you really don’t want to let the bed bugs bite. Bed bug bites often appear as red and itchy bumps, typically in a line or small clusters. Some people even experience hives or blistering at the bite site. Bed bugs can also quickly spread to different rooms and even vehicles as they hitch a ride on a human host, clothing, or bedding.
Red Carpet Pest Control offers a powerful, customized Westchester County & The Hudson Valley bed bug treatment that eliminates bed bugs where they live and breed. We work quickly and effectively with as little disruption as possible. A Red Carpet technician performs an extensive inspection of your home, including beds, furniture and linens.
Red Carpet removes visible bed bugs and treats the area to eliminate any hidden bed bugs and their eggs. Red Carpet backs the work with our Bed Bug Guarantee. Call us today to schedule a bed bug Inspection in Westchester County & The Hudson Valley!
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