How To Identify Bed Bugs Infestations In Nashville

When you imagine what the most invasive pests in Nashville are, bed bugs might spring to mind. However, these tiny pests are some of the most difficult to deal with because they can spread throughout homes, and even businesses, in no time. Once inside, they are difficult to eradicate completely.

The other issue when it comes to dealing with bed bug infestations is that they can be hard to spot. Bed bugs themselves are often mistaken for other pests like fleas or ticks, and, since they are so small, their infestations can go on for a while before being noticed.

However, knowing how to find signs of bed bug activity around your property is vital because the earlier you spot them, the easier it will be to remove them. In this guide, you’ll find out how to identify bed bugs themselves as well as other common signs of an infestation.

What Do Bed Bugs Actually Look Like?

Many people have heard that bed bugs are invisible, but this isn’t accurate. They are quite tiny, but they can be seen by the human eye and are about the size of an apple seed once they reach adulthood. The adult bugs are a reddish-brown color and look almost ribbed on their backs. They are flat in shape, but they will get very round after eating.

The bed bug nymphs, on the other hand, are a whitish color. While they look similar to the adults but are slightly smaller although the same shape.

Lastly, the bed bug eggs are also a creamy white color. They are even smaller than the nymphs or adults, at only around the size of a pinhead. Once the eggs have hatched, the discarded shell will slowly start to turn brown, so you might notice bed bug eggs of varying colors if you’re watching out for them.

Four Other Signs Of Bed Bug Activity 

While you might see bed bugs after the infestation has been around for a while, there are other indicators that you’ll pick up on first if you know what to look for. Keep in mind that while bed bugs do like to live on and around bedding, they can also be found all over the home such as in holes in walls or on other furniture.

Here are four signs of bed bug infestations around homes:

1. Brown-colored smear marks in irregular shapes around walls, baseboards, or bedding.
2. Red bite marks showing up on your skin in line or zig-zag patterns
3. A strange musty odor that wasn’t there before
4. Small bits of discarded bed bug skins or egg casings around baseboards or furniture 

If you notice any of these signs or suspect that bed bugs may have made it into your home, it is important to act quickly. 

How To Remove Bed Bugs From Nashville Homes

Once you have bed bugs, it’s extremely difficult to remove them using at-home methods. These bugs are resistant to many removal methods, and you’ll need to eliminate every single bed bug and egg to keep them from coming back.

So, instead of wasting your resources and time, let the professionals at Urbanex help with residential pest control services. We will completely eradicate the infestation and provide further treatments to ensure bed bugs don’t creep back. Give us a call to request your free inspection or to learn more about bed bug control services. 

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