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About bed bugs.
- Bed Bugs have become a growing problem in the United States and are of growing concern in Southeast Iowa and West Central Illinois.
- Bed Bugs infestations are increasing due to world travel, lack of knowledge regarding prevention, increased resistance of bed bugs to pesticides and ineffective pest control practices.
- The EPA, CDC and USDA have all determined that bed bugs are a public health risk.
- If you believe you have bed bugs in your home contact Coppes Pest Solutions for an inspection and estimate for treatment. Coppes Pest Solutions will inspect your home or business and provide you with a plan for elimination and control of your bed bug infestation.
Recognizing a bed bug.
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- Bed bugs are not known to spread disease
- Bites can be itchy and irritating
- Bed bugs can cause social and psychological anxiety
- Respond to bed bugs immediately
- A newly hatched bed bug is semi-transparent and light tan in color.
- Adult bed bugs are flat, have rusty-red-colored oval bodies, and are about 1/4 inch long.
- Blood stains, droppings and eggs can be found in several locations:
- Mattress seams and tufts, sheets, pillowcases and upholstered furniture
- Crevices and cracks in furniture.
- Baseboards of walls
- Mattress seams and tufts, sheets, pillowcases and upholstered furniture
- Bite marks can appear within minutes or days.
- Bites can be small bumps or large welts and often appear in rows.
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Prevention.
- Do not bring bed frames, mattresses, box springs or upholstered furniture found on the street into your home.
- Check all used furniture for bed bugs.
- Inspect furniture and suit cases when you are traveling
- If you think you have been around bed bugs wash and dry your clothes on hot settings.
Bed bugs are easily introduced into your home.
Health effects.