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Inspect and correctly identify the sign of infestation early before it becomes widely spread. Look for signs of infestation, marks on fabric that are rusty, reddish stains and dark spots on mattress.
Most Common Bed Bugs Species
Bedbugs or in Malay pepijat, scientifically known as cimex hemipterus, are a prevalent pest issue in Malaysia. These nocturnal insects thrive in tropical regions and have a blood-feeding habit. Their small size, agility, and ability to hide expertly make their eradication a challenging task. Unbeknownst to many, bringing home a pest infestation after a trip is a common occurrence.
Recognising the signs of bed bugs and distinguishing them from other pests is crucial for proper identification and control. Common pests often mistaken for bed bugs include fleas, ticks, booklice, and baby cockroaches. These pest are exceptionally resilient, making it tougher to control. As travelling peaks during holidays, it is important for Malaysian to know how to protect and prevent these pests.
During hotel room stay, it is strategically smart to locate signs and find the bed bugs presence. Exam your clothings before packing them in an air tight bags can also prevent their survival to invade your property. This precautionary measures will prevent bed bugs the opportunity to hitch a ride home with you. If you suspect infestation, engage the professionals from Innovative Pest Management services for a permanent solution
URGENT RESPONSE
The Lifecycle, Dietary & Habitat
Characteristics of Bed Bugs
They are tiny hardly visible through the naked eye, locating them requires trained professionals. Bed bug population growth is constant and rapid, with a female capable of depositing one to five eggs a day. They can survive for a few months without a blood meal, and most time resort to animals. Thrift shopping for clothing and purchasing second hand furniture may open doors for bed bugs to infest your property.
Lifecycle
Nymphs, or 1st Instar, undergo five molting stages before reaching maturity. Each molt requires a blood meal, leading to a development period of approximately 21 days to a month.
The baby, 2nd to 4th instar nymphs grow between 0.5mm and 4.5mm in size during each phase. They shed their skin and darken in colour throughout this growth process.
Fully developed adult represent the final stage of their lifecycle. During this phase, they primarily engage in hiding, mating, and egg-laying activities.
Anatomy
Bed bug eggs measuring about 1mm in length, and resemble tiny grains or pinheads. They possess a milky white or pearl-white coloration. Females lay between 1 and 5 eggs per day and can produce up to 500 eggs throughout their lifetime. The eggs are organise individually or in clusters with an eye spot visible after five days.
After seven to ten days, the eggs hatch into smaller nymphs, which have a translucent or whitish-yellow appearance. Unless they have recently fed, their small size and colour make them difficult to detect. The adult bed bugs look like the size of an apple seed, measuring between 5 to 7mm. They have elongated bodies with a flat, oval shape and display a beige to brown coloration.
Dietary
They particularly get attract to the carbon dioxide humans emit and often feed on expose skin during the night. However, in severe infestations, they may also feed during the day. While they can feed on human blood, animals are not spare either. During feeding, these type of bed bugs take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete a blood meal.
They accomplish this by inserting two hollow needle tubes into their hosts. The first tube injects saliva with anaesthetic, numbing the feeding area, while the second tube extracts blood. After meal, bed bugs size increases and they retreat to hidden locations for approximately 5 to 10 days to digest, mate and lay eggs.
Identifying Bed Bug Bites and Seeking Treatment
Bed bug bites typically manifest as a series of bites arranged in a zigzag pattern, consisting of 3 to 5 bites. The bites are commonly in areas like the neck, thighs, arms and back. Similar to flea bites, bed bug bites can cause severe allergic reactions, resulting in itchy red bumps. Applying anti-itch cream may provide relief unless an allergic reaction occurs.
Important to note that a small cluster of bites does not necessarily indicate a bed bug infestation. Accurate identification of bed bug signs is crucial for determining the presence of an infestation. Seeking expert advice from a pest control company is recommend to rid of bed bugs infestation.
Contact Professional Help for Bed Bugs Control Services
Bed bugs can infest property by crawling between nearby places or hitchhiking on personal belongings, clothing, or plastic bags. They have three body segments (head, thorax, abdomen), two antennae and six legs. They can manoeuvre and jump great length to attach onto belongings. Similar to mosquitoes, they are locate host through the carbon dioxide we exhale during sleep.
They locate our skin with their antennae and bite us to feed on our blood. While they can target other animals, humans are their preferred hosts. Many individuals are unsure of the causes of bed bug infestations and the most effective methods of resolution. Successfully addressing a bed bug problem necessitates comprehensive treatment.
Engage the services of a professional pest control company is the optimal approach for permanently eliminating bed bugs.
Scent
Bed bugs emit a musty-sweet odorous scent known as "alarm pheromones" when disturbed. While some may compare this scent to berries, it can become unpleasant at higher concentrations. In a severe case of infestation the scent will be stronger and it will not be hard to miss.
Presence
Their rapid reproduction rate, bed bugs can quickly amass large populations. Understanding their breeding habits and egg-laying patterns is crucial for effective control. Essential to seal cracks to prevent these pests from hiding in false walls and spreading throughout the property.
Nest
Inspect the perimeter of the bed thoroughly, areas like seams, mattress, box spring, cracks, corners and bed frames. The headboards, and furnishings such as chairs, sofas, cushions, curtains and drawers are the areas the hide. In severe cases they will nest in electrical outlets, and wallpaper corners.
Marks
Detecting stains cause by crush bed bugs on bedsheets, as well as seeing tiny bloodstains on bedsheets. Their faecal matters will be in a darker shade on furniture, pillowcases, and clothing. A clear indication of a bed bug infestation. Their droppings will appear as dark coloured spots and may bleed like markers on fabric, an additional signs to be vigilant for.
The Types of Bed Bugs Commonly Found in Malaysia
Bed Bug (Cimex Lectularius and Cimex Hemipterus)
They do not build nest of any sorts, they reside in hidden areas near food source. These will also be the areas to locate dark stain of excrement. They populate and lay eggs in these areas, normally shelter in the dark. Usually at 3 to 8 in the morning bed bugs will come out to feed exclusively on blood.
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