Even though they are considered to be relatively harmless, bedbugs are irksome pests that you don’t want infesting your home. Since they feed on the blood of warm-blooded animals, they can inflict numerous bite marks that develop into itchy welts on family and pets. They’re also difficult to get rid of. Understanding more about them helps you determine whether you have an infestation and what type of pest control would be best to remove them.

Interesting Facts About Bedbugs

1. They’re Incredibly Small

It can be difficult to discover if you have these pests in your home because they are only 1 millimeter long. If you’re waking up with welts but don’t see any bugs, hire an exterminator to inspect the home.

2. Females Lay a Lot of Eggs

Female bedbugs lay eggs every day — sometimes as many as five at a time. Throughout her life, she will lay up to 500 eggs. Combined with the other females, this can create a severe infestation quickly. The eggs look like small, milky white grains, and they are most often found in tight crevices and cracks.

3.  They’re Extremely Resilient

Bedbugs can survive in a variety of conditions, including nearly freezing temperatures or up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. They’ve also evolved to become resistant to traditional pesticides and fumigations, which is why they’re one of the most difficult pests to clear out of a house.

4. Their Saliva Contains an Anesthetic

One of the reasons people don’t wake up throughout the night while bedbugs are feeding on them is because the pests’ saliva anesthetizes the areas they bite. This allows them to continue without you being aware it’s happening.

5. They’re Heavy Eaters

Despite being tiny, bedbugs have a giant appetite, ingesting up to seven times their body weight in blood. That means they can feed on a person’s blood for up to 10 minutes before becoming full. Even though they like to eat, they can also survive for more than a year without feeding.

 

If you think your home has become infested with these pests, contact the professional exterminators at Surefire Pest Control in Las Vegas, NV. Their trusted and capable team provides the area’s leading home pest control services, and they have the best resources and tried-and-true techniques to ensure your home is free of bedbugs. Schedule an appointment by calling (702) 423-7463 or learn more online.