Bed Bugs Austin TX

Bed bugs are a huge problem for Central TX. A key to making sure you never have a serious problem with these pests is to educate yourself as to their appearance, behavior and indicators of their presence. 
 

How to Identify Bed Bugs 

  • Bed Begs are small, brownish insects with flat, oval shaped bodies.
  • They have six legs
  • Short golden hair
  • Two antennae
  • Young bed bugs can be no bigger than a pinhead, or even undetectable by the naked eye.
  • They feed on the blood of animals, including humans.
  • Their name comes from their tendency to live between mattresses and feed on bed occupants at night.
  • Bed bugs don’t fly, but move quickly over floors, walls, and ceilings.
 

Signs that Bed Bugs are present
  • First sign of a bed bug infestation is the appearance of small brownish or reddish dots on bed linens and mattresses. (bed bug droppings and blood spots)
  • Heavy infestations may result in an odor or described as “buggy” or sweetish Smelling.
  • Bed bugs feed on any bare skin exposed while sleeping (face, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, etc)


 

Where do bed bugs hide

  • Mattresses
  • Small, brownish insects with flat, oval shaped bodies.
  • Wood trim
  • Electrical boxes and outlets
  • Floors
  • Behind wallpaper and picture frames

 
How do Bed Bugs invade a home
  • Because bed bugs readily hide in small crevices, they may accompany (as stowaways) luggage, furniture, clothing, pillows, boxes, and other such objects when these are moved between apartments, homes and hotels
  • Used furniture, particularly bed frames and mattresses, are of greatest risk of harboring bed bugs and their eggs
 
Concerns about Bed Bugs

A common concern with bed bugs is whether they transmit diseases. Although bed bugs can harbor pathogens in their bodies, transmission to humans is considered highly unlikely. For this reason, bed bugs are not considered a serious disease threat. Their medical significance is mainly limited to the itching and inflammation from bed bug bites. The usual treatment prescribed is topical application of antiseptic or antibiotic creams or lotions to prevent infection.