Bed Bug Control In Roseville: How To Effectively Eliminate An Infestation

Have you had the joy of moving? If so, you know the process of packing turns into elimination. You soon ask yourself, "Do I need this?" or "When was the last time I used this"? If you cannot find a good reason to keep the item, you toss it in the trash. When pests invade our homes, we don't debate whether or not to allow them to live inside, and that is especially true of bed bugs. 

If bed bugs are in your home, you need bed bug control in Roseville from Neighborly Pest Management. Our family-owned and operated company has eliminated pests from local homes and businesses since 1978. The fact that most of our pest control technicians and customer service team members have been with us for over ten years reflects the quality of our company's leadership and values. When you partner with us to stop bed bugs in your house, you will discover why Neighborly Pest Management is your best defense against unwanted pests.

Examining Your Home: Where To Look For Bed Bugs

Before we discuss where to search for bed bugs in your Roseville home, we need to get a description of the culprit. Bed bugs begin their life cycle as a 3/64-inch egg that hatches six to nine days after being deposited. Before reaching adulthood, bed bugs are called nymphs. As they progress through five growth stages (instars), they shed their external shell (exoskeleton) to allow their nearly translucent bodies to expand. A bed bug continues through these stages until it becomes an adult. Adult bed bugs have a tiny 1/4-inch body, and the shape of their bodies depends on whether or not they have recently enjoyed a blood meal. A fed adult bed bug has a swollen, elongated reddish-brown body; an unfed bed bug has a flat, oval, mahogany body. So, as we begin our search, we will search for bed bug eggs, discarded egg shells, and the bugs themselves. 

To conduct a thorough search, you need to have a magnifying glass. You can detect an adult bed bug without magnification, but finding the white, minuscule eggs and the cream-colored eggshells will require a visual aid. If you have your magnifying glass, the final piece of the puzzle is knowing where to look. Look in these areas for early signs of bed bugs:

In addition to the eggs, eggshells, nymphs, and adult bed bugs, when investigating these areas, look for reddish-brown fecal stains and be aware of any musty odors in the room where the bites occur. 

Begin your investigation by looking in the mattress seams and zippers for clusters of bed bugs, eggs, etc. Check the box spring seams for the same indicators and stains. When bed bugs find a hiding spot near a host, they deposit pheromones to alert other bugs to the hideaways. Since the headboard is near the host, look in the cracks on the backside for bed bug groups. Also, search behind picture frames and inside electrical outlets for pests. Crevices between baseboards and flooring or walls are another favorite location for many bed bugs. Search in seams and gaps between upholstery and wood or metal for bed bugs in furniture located in the area of the bed bug infestation. As you do your sleuthing, don't forget to look for the eggs, discarded eggshells, exoskeletons, and nymphs with your magnifying glass.