The quickest way to deal with a bedbug infestation is to locate the invaders early on. Since it's becoming more common to discover these pests inside the home, perform regular bedbug inspections. Since they prefer to hide in several places, use this guide to be thorough with your search.

Where to Conduct a Bedbug Inspection

1. Mattress

When starting your inspection, check all the mattresses and sheets in the home. As their name suggests, bedbugs like to sleep in mattresses during the day and come out for food at night. Don't just look for live insects — also keep an eye out for rusty or reddish blood stains; dark excrement spots; and tiny, yellowish skins.

2. Closets

Dark, cool, and heavily packed closets are a preferred spot for bedbugs. Here, they cling to pieces of clothing, jackets, shoes, and other surfaces to lay their eggs.

3. Headboards, Nightstands, & Dressers

Once bedbugs infest a mattress, they soon spread out to mate and lay eggs. The furnishings closest to the bed are the first targets. Also, they can squeeze into the tiniest of openings, so inspect all edges, seals, and screwed-in pieces carefully.

4. Door Frames & Walls

As bedbugs venture out to make new homes, they spend time on walls and around door and window frames. During your bedbug inspection, use a black light to look for spotting and exoskeletons on the walls.

5. Bathroom

Bedbugs often hide near their food source. Since people tend to use the bathroom frequently, it's natural for them to create nests in this room. They might also get knocked off of clothing or end up in a hamper when you change clothes.

If your bedbug inspection was an unfortunate success, contact the professionals at AllPest Pest Control & Wildlife Removal in Lewisburg, OH, for immediate treatment. For nearly a decade, this family-owned company has helped homes and businesses across Preble, Dark, Montgomery, and Miami counties quickly eliminate pest problems. Their team is fully licensed and insured and has over 34 years of industry experience. Call (937) 884-5646 today to discuss their bedbug heat treatment, and visit their website to learn more about their services.