Bed bugs are nasty creatures and you want to take measures to keep them away. But just like any other pests, they are hard to get rid of once they have taken up residence. If you’re concerned you have a problem with bed bugs or just need some peace of mind, Baltimore Bed Bug Dog Inspections can help. Bed bug dog inspections have been used to detect the presence of bed bugs in hotels and motels, single family homes, dormitories, and group homes. An increasing number of landlords are calling upon their pest management companies to use canine inspections as an additional component of their inspections. Bed bug dog inspections are an increasingly popular tool in the fight against bed bugs. Dogs use their incredible sense of smell to detect the telltale odor of live bed bugs, or bed bug eggs and larvae. Bed Bug sniffing dogs are trained specifically for this task and can be a reliable method of detecting the presence of bed bugs. It may sound simple but a lot is going on behind the scenes when it comes to training these pups.

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Do you know what’s causing your itchy, red welts?

If you’re seeing red welts on your skin, it can be difficult to know what’s causing them. Bed bugs are one of the most common causes of itchy, red welts. However, there are a variety of other insects and parasites that can cause similar symptoms. Mosquitoes, spiders and other insects may also leave behind small bites that cause rashes when they bite repeatedly or suck your blood for too long. Consider whether any of these other pests could be responsible for the red bumps on your body before rushing to treat an infestation with chemicals like bed bug sprays or powders:

What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on warm-blooded animals. They are flat, oval-shaped and reddish brown in color. After feeding on human blood, they become redder in color and may appear black if dried after a meal. Adults are approximately 5 millimeters long (0.2 inches). Newly hatched nymphs resemble the adults except for their smaller size, lack of wings and immature features such as antennae which don’t appear until later instars (stages).

Adult bed bugs have four life stages: egg, nymph and adult male or female. Bed bug eggs are usually deposited 5–10 days after feeding on a blood source as an unfertilized ootheca (egg case) measuring about 1/32 inch long by 0.1 inches wide containing up to 10 eggs each depending upon how much food was ingested by the female prior to laying her eggs; females lay anywhere from one to five ootheces before becoming sterile while males can continue reproducing throughout their lives provided they feed frequently enough

Bed bugs aren’t just a problem in the movies. You can find them all over your home, especially in mattresses or furniture.

Bed bugs are not just a problem in the movies. These tiny critters have been around for thousands of years, and they’re actually more common than you might think. Bed bugs hide in corners, cracks and crevices in your home, making it easy for them to spread throughout an entire house—fast. When left untreated, these uninvited guests can multiply quickly and cause serious problems by biting humans with their piercing mouthparts while they sleep.

While bed bugs aren’t necessarily always visible to the naked eye (they’re about 5 millimeters long), there are telltale signs that may give them away: red bites on skin (especially near folds like elbows), small black fecal stains on sheets or mattresses, tiny dark spots from crushed insects called exoskeletons and molted shells around the room where you sleep at night.

They leave bite marks and can cause itching and inflammation even without bites.

Bed bugs don’t carry diseases, but they can cause allergic reactions in some people. The bites of a bed bug are often mistaken for mosquito bites.

Bed bug bites are itchy and may lead to an allergic reaction in some people. If you have had a bed bug infestation, you may have developed an allergy to the blood of the bed bug as well as their bite itself. Patients who develop this type of allergy will usually find that they are also allergic to other insect bites such as flea and tick bites.

The most common symptoms include:

• Itching around the bite area (typically at night)
• Small welts or bumps on the skin that later become red and swollen
• Rashes with blisters (in rare cases)

How do I know if I have bed bugs?

• Look for blood spots on your sheets, mattress, or other furniture.
• Check for shed bed bug shells. If you find one, there’s a good chance that it came from an adult bed bug. The discarded exoskeletons are often found near the headboard or footboard of your bed.
• Look for live bed bugs hiding in seams and crevices of your mattress or box spring; under baseboards; behind electrical outlets; and inside any cracks or openings on walls or floors near where you sleep.

Blood spots on linens

Bed bugs will leave blood spots on the linens of their host. The spots can be as small as a pinhead, or they might resemble a small dot that is red or brown. Bed bugs are attracted to carbon dioxide, so they often bite people while they sleep and then return to their hiding places during the day.

The best way to check for bed bug bites is by doing some detective work: look for patterns on your skin that could indicate someone was sucking on you while you slept!

Shed bed bug shells (empty casings they shed while they grow)

Shed bed bug shells (empty casings they shed while they grow) are dark brown or reddish brown. They are also called cast skins, and they’re shaped like a boat with a curved top and a flat bottom. You’ll find them on mattresses and box springs because this is where the bugs will feed, lay eggs and die. The empty casings are about the size of a grain of rice, so you may have to use your fingers to find them if they’re not too obvious against the fabric of the mattress or box spring.

Live bed bugs, but they’re hard to spot because they’re so small (about the size of an apple seed) and hide during the day.

Bed bugs can be hard to spot, because they’re so small. They are about the size of an apple seed and have a flat body with six legs. Bed bugs hide in mattresses, box springs, and furniture during the day. They also hide in cracks, crevices, behind baseboards and even under wallpaper seams!

It’s important to inspect your home for bed bugs if you think you may have them. If inspection is needed after hours or on weekends give us a call at 604-385-5444 to book an appointment today!

The best way to find out is to call in a professional with a K9 trained to detect them. They can sniff out live bugs, eggs and feces that you might miss.

• Bed bug dogs are trained to detect live bugs, eggs and feces left behind by the insects.
• They can find bed bugs in places that people can’t see or smell.
• Professional bed bug dog inspectors can help you get rid of them if they find them.

If you suspect bed bugs, get professional help to confirm their presence

If you suspect you have bed bugs, it’s a good idea to get professional help. The problem isn’t one that can be solved on your own and the best way to find out for certain whether or not you have them is by hiring an expert. Additionally, if you do have bed bugs, it’s important that they are located as soon as possible so they don’t spread throughout your home. These pests must be treated before they can multiply beyond repair and start causing other problems in your house.

Fortunately for people living in Atlanta, there are plenty of local companies that provide these services. To learn more about their services or schedule an appointment with an expert today!