Checking for bed bugs
Checking for bed bugs is a simple process all the tools you need are available in our bed bug shop. checking a room should only take 5 minutes as Initially activity will be centered around the bed it is rare to find bugs in a low level infestation more than 2m from the bed.
Firstly check the bed linen for blood spots and live bugs, in a severe infestation you may not have to look very far. Pull the bed away from the wall, with a torch check the carpet edge skin casts are often found here. Check the mattress edging, check behind the headboard if easily removable and behind bedside furniture. The four signs are. Live bugs, skin casts, eggs and processed blood stains. Bed bug detection strips are a great tool for the inexperienced to determine whether or not that suspicious mark is bed bug related or not.
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