Concerns about the elusive Bed Bug

    After a hiatus of some fifty years, Bed Bugs are everywhere! 

Bed Bugs are now invading apartments, hotels, college dorms,

homes and other places at an alarming rate which has

not been seen in generations in the United States.

Signs of an Infestation

Watch for reddish or brown spotting or smears on bed linens, mattresses and box springs.  Unexplained insect bites to the torso, arms and legs may also indicate Bed Bugs.  In heavily infested areas, a distinct musty odor may be present.

How do I get Bed Bugs?

Bed Bugs can enter your home through luggage, clothing or other personal items during travel.  Sometimes hotels have Bed Bugs as well as movie theaters, hospitals, stores, colleges and public modes of transportation.  You may also get Bed Bugs from other apartments or condos in your building.  Used furniture, mattresses, even electronics may introduce Bed Bugs into your home.

Dead Bed Bugs in a CLIMBUP INSECT INTERCEPTOR.

Where do Bed Bugs hide?

Bed Bugs can hide just about anywhere.  The more common areas would include: the mattress, boxspring, bed frame, headboard, under beds, under carpet, behind baseboards, behind loose wallpaper, drawers, picture frames, electronics or near night stands, closets and amidst clutter.

Bed Bug Facts

• Both adult and nymph suck blood.  Humans are the main host but Bed Bugs can feed on a variety of warm-blooded pets and animals. CO2 and body heat attract Bed Bugs

• Feeds mainly at night, however light will not keep them from biting.

• Typically each Bed Bug will feed about once a week or so.  In labs Bed Bugs have survived over a year without a blood meal; however this would not likely be the case in the real world.

• One Bed Bug will often inflict multiple bites when feeding.

• Female Bed Bugs lay 5-7 eggs per week.  During her lifetime she may lay 200-500 viable eggs.

• A DIY approach to Bed Bug elimination is rarely successful!

Eagle Environmental Pest Elimination will:

Provide new tools that are available for Bed Bug detection and interception.

NIGHT WATCH

BED BUG MONITOR

mimics a living and breathing human body.  Combining CO2, a kairomone lure and a patented thermal lure for a three-pronged attracting and trapping system.