Adult are usually 4-5mm long, rusty red-brown coloured, wingless and oval-shaped. The adult female must have a blood meal for protein before egg laying.The activity in premises is usually detected by the irritation caused to sleeps, although blood spots on the sheets may be the first indication. When the bedbugs bites its victim, saliva with anticoagulant properties is injected. The bugs have a tendency to ‘test-bite’ which often results in a line of bites.
Bedbug usually found in close proximity to beds. That’s because bed bugs are parasites and need the blood to survive. You can pick up bed bugs almost anywhere — home, offices, stores, hotels and gyms. Bedbugs have had a major revival in Australia and year by year the problem seems to be getting worse. Under normal room temperatures and with an adequate food supply, they can live for more than 300 days. Bedbugs to withdraw human blood for up to 10 minutes with each feeding.
Bedbug cause red welts, swelling, skin irritation, itching and slight burning sensation which make sleepless nights. They also cause allergic reactions in some people. Bedbug bites are not initially painful and can go unnoticed for hours or days. Bedbug bites occur mostly on exposed skin, such as the upper body, arms, shoulders and neck. If you develop a rash after being bitten by a bed bug, avoid scratching the affected area. If the rash persists or becomes infected click here, contact a doctor immediately.
We knows how to determine if bedbugs are in your premises. We offer bedbug control solutions which is fast and effective. To control bedbug infestation our technician perform an extensive inspection at your premises including your bed, furniture and linens. Bedbugs can be found in mattresses, bed bases, crevices and even behind pictures on the wall. We will customise a treatment for your needs to quickly and safely eliminate bed bugs from the infested room or area. The quick-relief treatment ensures that we hit the pest hard and bring you immediate relief. If you think have bedbug problems and need treatment, call MJ Pest Management today and fix a FREE Bedbug inspection schedule.