Bedbugs present a challenge in many households, given how fast they spread. In addition, they are easy to pick up, and you can bring them home after traveling via public means. Moreover, they reproduce in high numbers, and you will have an infestation before you know it. Yet, as tiny as they are, bedbugs are notoriously hard to get rid of. Thus, you must detect them early and schedule an examination. Below are four ways of identifying a bedbug infestation in your home. 

Mysterious Bites

Have you noticed that you wake up with bites on your arms and legs? If this has been going on for a few mornings now, you may have bedbugs in your home. Since bedbugs are nocturnal, they feed on your blood as you sleep. In return, this leaves you with red and itchy bite marks. However, it's crucial to note that people react differently to bites. At times, you may have bites from other insects, such as mosquitoes. As always, it is best to schedule a pest inspection to determine the presence of bedbugs and eliminate them for improved peace of mind. 

Blood Stains 

You may not notice the bedbugs as they feed on you at night, but they leave traces of blood on your bedding. This happens when you crush a few bedbugs as you move and turn in bed. That said, you should know that this doesn't kill the insect but squeezes the blood out and leave a stain on your bedsheets. On other occasions, the blood stains may result from the bleeding as they feed. Thus, you may be dealing with bedbugs if you notice red stains on your clothing and bedding. 

Unpleasant Smell

Another way you can detect bedbugs is through scent. In such cases, a musty odor in your home may signify a bedbug infestation. This happens because bedbugs release pheromones that produce a very strong and musty smell. However, you may need to rule out the presence of mold in your home because it also leaves behind a musty smell. As such, if there is no mold or mildew in your home, the smell could originate from a bedbug infestation. 

Shed Skins

When bedbugs hatch, they shed skin and leave it on the surface. It is important to note that bedbugs have several lifecycles and shed their casings several times before adulthood. As such, you can realize an infestation by looking for signs of these casings on furniture in your home. More importantly, call a pest control expert if there are traces of shed skins in your home to treat an infestation.

Bedbugs can be difficult to deal with. As such, detecting them early can go a long way in eliminating an infestation. If you suspect these tiny insects in your home, call a bedbug pest control professional.

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