Whether it’s your local news or a story from a national station, you’ve most likely heard of bedbug infestations. We know that these bugs are harmful, but what exactly are they? These tiny insects are home invaders that require bedbug service to kill. They are around the size of an apple seed and are notorious for biting sleeping humans.

At full maturity, these bugs grow to be a quarter inch long. Their bodies are oval and can be red or brown. Like other common household pests, these bugs crawl around at a rapid pace. It’s their small size and speed that allows them to spread throughout your home so quickly.

Bedbugs not only infest your home, but they also bite you and your pets. Their nickname derives from the fact that they burrow into bedding and bite while their victims are asleep. Even though their name might lead you to think they’re only found in beds, they’re also known for living and breeding in clothing, upholstered furniture, and even cracks in your wall.

The biggest problem with bedbugs comes from their bite. Although they’re not known to transmit diseases, they are as itchy as mosquito bites. If there’s repeated exposure to these insects, which is possible if there are many of them in your bed, there’s also the possibility of allergic reaction. If this occurs, you can expect even more itchiness and swelling. Once you have bedbugs, it’s very difficult to get rid of them; your best option is to contact a professional exterminator for bedbug service.

Are you worried that bedbugs may have infested your home? Do you wake up with itchy, red bumps?  If so, contact the pest control experts at Pest-Ex by dialing (334) 794-5903. For more than 60 years, they’ve provided the Dothan, AL, community with pest control treatments and bedbug service. They’ll make sure your bug problem is under control so you can sleep in peace. For more information about their services, you can visit their website.