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Bed Bugs Identification & Life Cycle

Bed bugs are wingless, oval-shaped insects measuring approximately 5–6mm as adults. They are rusty brown in colour and turn a deeper reddish-brown after feeding on blood. Adult bed bugs can live for up to six months at room temperatures and significantly longer in cooler conditions.

  • Females lay approximately 2–3 eggs per day throughout their lifespan.
  • Eggs are cream-coloured, around 1mm long, and hatch in about 10 days.
  • Newly hatched bed bugs are called nymphs.
  • Nymphs are paler in colour and measure 1–4mm.
  • They mature through multiple stages before becoming adults.
Bed Bug Identification

Where Bed Bugs Hide

  • Under mattresses, mattress seams, and bed frames.
  • Behind skirting boards, wall cracks, and floorboards.
  • Inside furniture joints, upholstery, and carpets.
  • Behind pictures, mirrors, and wall hangings.
  • Inside cupboards, drawers, and electrical outlets.

Bed bugs are extremely secretive and prefer dark, undisturbed locations close to where people sleep, which makes early detection difficult.

Where Bed Bugs Hide

Bed Bug Habits & Behaviour

  • Commonly found in homes, hotels, offices, schools, and public transport.
  • Spread easily through luggage, clothing, bedding, and furniture.
  • Mouthparts are designed to pierce skin and feed on blood.
  • Inject saliva during feeding to thin the blood.
  • Attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide from humans.
  • Feed mainly at night and hide during the day.
  • Can survive for long periods without feeding.

Their ability to hide and survive makes bed bugs one of the most difficult pests to control without professional treatment.

Bed Bug Behaviour

Human bed bugs change shape and color as they feed.

Signs of a Bed Bug Infestation

  • Live or dead bed bugs and shed (cast) skins.
  • Faecal spotting (digested blood) on sheets or mattress seams.
  • Cream-coloured eggs hidden in cracks and crevices.
  • Blood stains on sheets or mattresses.
  • A strong, sickly-sweet odour in heavily infested areas.

The presence of live bed bugs confirms an active infestation that requires immediate professional treatment.

Signs of Bed Bugs

Bed Bug Bites & Health Impacts

  • Red, itchy bite marks appearing overnight.
  • Bites often occur in clusters or lines.
  • Skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
  • Sleep disturbance, stress, and anxiety.

While not all bites are caused by bed bugs, repeated bites during sleep are a strong indicator of an infestation.

Bed Bug Bites

Professional Bed Bug Treatment & Control

  • Comprehensive inspection to identify infestation severity.
  • Targeted professional-grade treatments.
  • Safe and effective control for homes and businesses.
  • Advice to prevent reinfestation.

Bed bugs are extremely difficult to eliminate without professional treatment. Licensed pest control ensures complete eradication and long-term protection. Contact professional bed bug pest control in Melbourne for fast and reliable results.

Bed Bug Treatment