Bed bugs are small reddish brown bugs. They are parasitic pests and both sexes and all stages of the lifecycle feed exclusively on blood. They prefer human blood.
Bed bugs can survive for over a year in cool conditions without feeding on blood. They can be found in cracks and crevices, including mattress seams, sheets, and furniture, behind skirting boards, electrical wall outlets, bed stands and picture frames. They are often found in hotels or B&Bs, where they can travel from room to room and in visitors’ luggage or other personal belongings such as purses and briefcases.
The female bed bug can live for almost a year and may lay up to 500 eggs in this period. They are visible to the naked eye, being shaped and sized more or less like an apple seed.
Bed Bug Treatment
The most important factor in the control of bed bugs is applying an integrated pest management system whereby we educate the customer about what they can do from their side to reduce infestation. Knowing where to look and how to find them is key to treating this pest. Flick Pest Control effectively identifies the hiding places and spray treats these areas.
