Durban Pest Control Specialists

Bed bugs are relentless pests that invade homes, causing distress to occupants. These nocturnal insects feed on human blood, leaving itchy and irritating bites. A bed bug bite will look similar to a mosquito bite but slightly smaller with a raised irritated red area. A bed bug bite can form a small blister on it.

Signs that bed bugs are present:

• Being bitten at night whilst in bed or sitting on your couches
• Blood stains or rusty blood coloured spots on your sheets or mattress
• Small red itchy bumps on your skin from the bites
• You may see the bedbugs when you pull open the creases or seams of your mattress.

Bed bugs are mahogany in colour when unfed and reddish-brown in colour when fed. They are about 4-5mm in length. They have flat oval shaped bodies if they have not fed recently, but have a balloon-like elongated body if they have recently fed.

Their small size and ability to hide in cracks and crevices make them difficult to eradicate without professional help.

Call Pest Shield to effectively eliminate the bed bugs from your property allowing you to once again have a peaceful night’s sleep.