Pests We Treat - Bed bugs on furniture

This particular apartment has quite a heavy infestation, and interestingly enough, there was no bed to be found in the unit. Bed bugs received their name because these blood-feeders like us to be resting or sleeping while they are feeding, and beds are ideal locations for them. Mattresses and box springs also provide plenty of hiding spots between their blood meals. But bed bugs don't need beds to survive and thrive - they can pretty much make a home anywhere as long as they have a dependable host for their blood meals. Here, the bed bugs found harborage areas all over the apartment and it was apparent from their numbers that they were doing quite well here. It is important for tenants to notify property management if bed bugs are suspected. Often, live bed bugs are not found until populations have grown, and one of the earliest signs are unexplained bites. You'll sometimes see small blood and fecal stains on sheets and upholstered furniture.