How To Be Sure If It's Bed Bugs That Have Invaded Your New Jersey Home

You might assume that those mysterious bite marks are allergies or just a strange rash, but homeowners should know that it's important not to rule out the possibility of bed bugs just yet.

Bed bugs are a big winter pest concern for New Jersey residents. Flat, small, but not impossible to see, bed bugs resemble light brown apple seeds while crawling over mattresses, bedsheets, and furniture. Their carbon dioxide-seeking hardware and penchant for blood sends them running after any warm bodies they can locate. Bed bugs are known as hitchhiking pests since they travel by stashing themselves away inside suitcases, clothing, and many other types of items. Once these bugs arrive in a home, they will do everything in their power to find places to hide where they can begin multiplying. If you are not vigilant, a few bed bugs could turn into a large infestation in a relatively short period of time.
 
While bed bugs are not known to spread any serious diseases the way other blood-sucking pests do, large numbers of them can produce an allergic reaction, insomnia, or even anemia in some people.

Important Signs of Bed Bug Activity All New Jersey Residents Should Know

Before you seek out bed bug treatments for your home, get a handle on your pest control concerns by checking for these important signs:

• Raised, red, itchy bites are some of the most prominent harbingers of bed bug infestations. Bites will occur during the night, and will most likely not be remembered. Raised marks appear in straight lines or zig-zag patterns, on the face and neck, back and stomach, arms and legs, or any other skin that is exposed while sleeping. 
• Tiny bloodstains may be found on sheets, pillowcases, or other places where bed bugs have been feeding. They tend to dribble when they feed.
• Bed bug excrement can be found on pillows, bed sheets, and other light fabrics. These reddish-brown dots will appear in small clumps.
• A strong musky odor is normally present in homes with a high volume of bed bugs. Keep your nose ready to detect any significant changes in household scent.

The best method of bed bug identification is through a professional inspection by a licensed professional pest control company. To speak with our bed bug solution experts and to schedule a thorough home inspection, call one of our helpful staff members at Arrow Pest Control today.  

Strike At The Root Of Your Pests With Arrow Pest Control

Bed bugs are some of the most complicated pests to eliminate in the fifty states. No combination of over-the-counter baits, sprays, or traps can exterminate enough of these pests to restore your home to normalcy. This is where Arrow Pest Control comes in, tirelessly striving to provide unmatched bed bug control in many New Jersey counties. To get a better understanding of your options and to learn more about why so many homes, businesses, and retailers trust Arrow for their pest control needs, reach out to our Morganville office now.