Bed bugs can enter a space on clothing, couches, beds, or any other soft surfaces. This ability to easily travel means that any home can get them. Once an infestation is determined, there are treatments for the pests. Here are a few ways to tell if bed bugs are plaguing your home. 

3 Ways to Determine if Your Home Has Bed Bugs 

1. Traces of Bugs

If you think you may have bed bugs in your home, the first task you should do is take a look at your bed. If you see small streaks of blood on your sheets, this could be a sign that you are getting bitten in the night. These bugs also shed their outer skin and will leave behind visible eggshells and skin sheds. Additionally, they have a foul musty odor that they release from scent glands and leave behind excrement traces. 

2. Visible Bites

If you wake up after a nights rest covered in itchy bites, this may be a sign that you have bed bugs. Often, their bites are mistaken for mosquito bites. However, if you purchased your mattress used and then noticed these itchy spots, you should look into the possibility of bed bugs.

3. Visible Bugs

Although small, you can see bed bugs quickly if you know where to look. However, these pesky bugs are nocturnal and are most active at night, so it is hard to spot them if you aren't looking in the right places. The bugs hide most often in your mattress, but you’ll want to check around your bed too, as they can hide in books, carpet, and on your clothing in your closet.

If you are looking for a bed bug remediation team, consider Gateway Thermal Solutions, LLC in St. Charles, MO. With over 32 years in the pest control industry, the team will deliver incredible results and get you back to living your healthy pest-free life. They use state-of-the-art heat treatment to solve your infestation without the use of harmful chemicals, keeping your family safe. Check out more information online or call (314) 488-7559.