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Identification

Length: Adults up to 4.5 mm

Colour and shape: Reddish-brown; small, flat and oval

Lifespan: Under normal conditions, mature bed bugs may live 4-12 months

FAQ

1.

What should I know about bed bugs?

  • After mating and feeding, female bed bugs can lay upwards of 200 eggs

  • Bed bugs are often attracted to warmth and appear reddish-brown after feeding

2.

Health risks associated with bed bugs?​

  • There is no North American evidence that bed bugs can transmit disease

  • Bed bugs can cause the skin to become irritated causing inflammation and itching

3.

How do bed bugs impact my property?

  • Bed bugs can be expensive to eliminate

  • They can multiply quickly and become irritating, affecting the welfare of the occupants

  • Bed bugs can hide in numerous areas

4.

How can I prevent bed bugs from invading?

  • Carefully check yourself when returning from trips

  • Maintain good housekeeping practices

  • Ask our licensed pest control professional for help!

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