Bed Bug Facts & Information

Protect your home or business from bed bugs by learning techniques for identification and control.

4 to 5 mm Wingless

Dark down Feed on blood

Flat, oval-shaped body

IDENTIFY

What do bed bugs look like?

Bed bugs have small, flat, oval-shaped bodies. They are wingless. Adults do have the vestiges of wings called wing pads, but they do not fully develop into functional wings. Adults are brown in color, although their bodies redden after feeding. Full-grown bed bugs move relatively slowly and measure between 4 to 5 mm. Homeowners sometimes have the misconception that bed bugs are too small to see with the naked eye.

Treatment

How do I get rid of bed bugs?

How Orkin Helps Get Rid of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can multiply quickly, so early detection is critical to help prevent an even larger bed bug infestation.

Your Orkin Pro will create a customized bed bug treatment plan based on the level of infestation and the size of the area affected. Your Orkin Pro will use the Points of Service™ to investigate for any signs of bed bugs, protect and fortify to help get rid of bed bugs by targeting the bed bug lifecycle. Then, we keep watch helping to prevent future infestations. We're experts at recognizing the many signs of bed bugs and we know exactly what you need to help prevent and repel bed bugs from your home. Bed Bugs are the worst. Luckily our Pros are the best.

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 FAQs

  • Blood spots found on one's sheets, bites and the presence of bed bug feces and cast skins are some of the indications of a bed bug infestation. Bed bug bites are commonly found on the parts of the body that are more likely to be exposed during sleep - the hands, neck, face, shoulders, legs and arms. While not always the case, bed bug bites are often grouped together in a small area and at times may occur in a line or a zigzag pattern. Bites normally look like small, flat or raised areas that may become inflamed, itchy, red or blistered. Bed bug bite reactions don’t always appear immediately after you’re bitten and may take a few days to begin causing symptoms. However, not everyone reacts to bed bug bites in the same manner. Learn more.

  • Bed bugs are transported by people, most often in personal belongings such as the following:

    • Luggage & Suitcases

    • Purses

    • Gym bags

    • Items kept close to sleep areas

  • Bed bugs are flat and small in size, allowing them to hide easily from view during the day when they are not active. They hide in mattresses, bed frames, bedding, furniture, carpets, baseboards and bedroom clutter. They are most commonly found in the seams of mattresses or inside box springs. However, it is not necessary to locate a specimen to identify an infestation. Their excrement leaves brown to black stains on mattresses and linens, and bloodstains may be visible where bed bugs have been accidentally crushed. Learn more.

  • Bed Bugs hide during the day and emerge at night to take a blood meal from people sleeping (and they will also bite other mammals). These insects take 3 to 15 minutes to feed, and then may not feed again for 2-3 days. The bite may produce a hard swelling and is whitish in color. It's usually irritated and continues to bleed; however, some people do not develop initial reactions.