Having bed bugs in your home is a bothersome and stressful event, but the faster you can identify their presence, the sooner you can eradicate problem before it grows. With some help from a respected exterminator like Collins Exterminating of Bolivar, MO, you can learn to quickly detect all the telltale signs that there may be bed bugs around. 

Here is a list of all the ways you can confirm that your home has bed bugs:

• You See a Bed Bug: While the pests often come out during the night, it is still possible to spot one with the naked eye, especially if you do a close inspection of your bed. Brown, oval, and flat, the critters like to hide in folds of the mattress or other hard-to-spot places. Even if you don’t catch sight of a live bug, you may be able to identify their residue. If you detect any small brown stains in your sheets, call a professional immediately. 
• You Get Bitten: If there are bed bugs in your room, they will try to bite you during nighttime. It is much more likely that you’ll be able to notice bites than the bugs themselves. If you have just one bite, it’s more likely from a mosquito or spider. But if you have many bites and they happen to be in neat rows, you may have a bed bug problem. It’s a good idea to check while you shower, but you also may be alerted due to the itchy nature of the bites. 
• You Detect a Musty Smell: Another tell-tale sign of bed bugs is the overwhelming presence of must by your bed. The insects release pheromones which have a strong odor. To your nose, it will smell musty or like food that has gone bad. Either way, scan your room to see if there is anything else that may be causing these smells, and if there is not, you’ll know to contact the exterminator. 

As soon as you think there may be bed bugs in your home, reach out to Collins Exterminating to get them out. As bed bug control specialists, the crew has the training and knowledge to abolish the infestation quickly. You can schedule an appointment by calling (417) 326-2124. Learn more about the company by visiting their website.