Damage to Your Rugs – How to Look for BedBugs

Discovering a complex insect problem, particularly one involving horrible bed bugs, can be pretty anxiety-inducing. Bed bugs are persistent, elusive, and a significant source of stress for any household, and they are a real pain to deal with. It is often impossible to get rid of them alone with few DIY methods of bedbug control Burnaby. Can bed bugs survive in carpets? Typically, they always try to inhabit into upholstered furniture, mattresses, and bedding. 

Bedbugs are quite common to be visible in mattresses or in carpets and rugs. They can stay there for a long time if they have a constant supply of food. It is vital to remove bed bugs promptly since they can cause health and hygienic concerns while remaining undiscovered. Look at this guide to identify (and avoid) bed bugs in carpets, and don’t hesitate to call ASM Pest Control if you think you have them.

What are bedbugs and how do they look like?

The tiny, oval-shaped, brown insects known as bed bugs feed on the blood of people and other animals. Bed bugs are around the size of an apple seed and have flat bodies. Their reddish-colored bodies enlarge after feeding. Their breeding capacity and persistence make them a common nuisance that can sneak into houses unnoticed until it’s too late. Bed bugs can go from egg to adult in as little as one month, given the correct circumstances. They can have three or more generations annually.

Where do bed bugs come from? 

Bed bugs might sneak into your home from other regions where they have already established a foothold. They can move around on various upholstered surfaces, including coats, bags, and suitcases. Another way they can move about is by riding on people, usually undetected. Bed bugs can spread from room to room in structures with many units, including hotels and apartments. It is often said that bed bugs prefer unclean or messy areas, but in reality, they may survive just as well in spotless settings.

Can bed bugs harm humans?

The EPA and CDC have classified bed bugs as a public health pest. Thankfully, there is no evidence that bed bugs can spread disease. On the other hand, they have detrimental effects on people’s mental health, finances, and physical health. In addition to causing moderate to severe allergic reactions, their bites leave red markings on the skin that may be irritating. There have been reports of mental health problems as well, including insomnia and anxiety.

How to identify bedbug presence on carpets/rugs?

Keep an eye out for these telltale symptoms of bed bugs in carpets:

• Discoloration: Lighter-colored carpets may be infested with bed bugs if they have rusty stains. Typically, stains manifest closest to dark corners, baseboards, or edges.
• Musty odors: Bed bugs could hide in your carpet if they emit a sweet, musty aroma that follows you around the room. Because of the oxidized iron in the blood, the odor might also be rusty.
• Eggs and eggshells: Although tiny, bed bug eggs and shells can be discovered when they gather under carpets or beside baseboards.
• Exoskeleton: Five times before reaching adulthood, bed bug nymphs exoskeletonize. Upon reaching maturity, they shed their pale yellow skins.
• Living insects: A swarm of bed bugs is probably nearby if you see one. As they make their way from one room to another, you may come across live bugs in thick or shaggy carpets and along the carpet’s margins.

How long can bed bugs live in your carpeting?

Their proximity to a food supply determines this. Bedding is a typical habitat for bed bugs since they often stay within six to eight feet of their food source. Finding bed bugs in heavily populated or frequently visited regions is usually a sign that the pest population has grown and is seeking new hiding spots.  Carpeting can often be a new hiding place for bed bugs that have just hopped on clothes or furniture. 

Ways to keep bed bugs at bay: But how?

The most excellent approach to ensure your home remains pest-free is to take preventative measures against bed bugs. You may easily protect yourself and your house from bed bugs by adhering to a few basic procedures. Bed bugs are masters of hitchhiking, so keep that in mind first. Even though bed bugs usually feed every five to ten days, adult bugs can go months without food. 

If you want to keep bed bugs out of your house, give them a good inspection before you bring in any used upholstered furniture or mattresses. Avoid having them burrow through your mattress’s exposed seams by covering it with a protective cover. Clutter makes it easier for bed bugs to hide, and regular vacuuming can eliminate those that manage to sneak in.

Hire us to give your house complete freedom from bedbug attack!

Call ASM Pest Control for an easy and reliable cure when your home becomes infested with bed bugs. We can get rid of those pesky bugs and return your home to a peaceful haven. Most households deal with pest control Burnaby regularly. Starting with our comprehensive inspections and ending with a detailed follow-up or ongoing maintenance plan we create with every customer, we are here to see it through with you.