WHAT BED BUGS LOOK LIKE

Bedbugs are small, wingless insects that feed on human blood.

Adult bed bugs are about 4-5 mm long, roughly the size of an apple seed. They have a flat, oval-shaped body that's reddish-brown in color, especially after feeding when they become swollen and more elongated.

Some bedbugs appear brown espicially in their adult stage while some appear white in their younger stage.

Color and Shape: The adult bedbugs that haven't been fed yet are light brown in color, and they turn reddish brown after feeding on the human blood. The bodies have segments with six legs and very short antennae. Young Bed Bugs: They are lighter in color and they almost translucent. Thus, they are harder to spot as you try to identify them in your house.

Signs you have bed bugs: If you come across itchy bites on your skin or blood spots on your bedsheets, they could be signs that you have bed bugs.

Bed bugs are a growing issue in Kampala, Uganda especially in hostels, school dormitories, homes and apartments. Therefore to tackle the infestation before it spreads, contact expert pest control technicians like Swan Serenity Company Pest Control Services to provide her safe and effective fumigation services to your place.

Where to find bed bugs?: Bed bugs are funny creatures, they hide during day and then emerge at night which makes it tricky to fins them. They identify them, check these spots:

1. For Beddings and Furniture: Check Mattress seams, box springs, head boards, bed frames.
2. Cracks and Crevices: These include walls, baseboards, electrical outlets, and behind any wallpapers.
3. Upholstered Items: Sofas, chairs, and curtains where people rest.
4. Travel Items: Luggage, backpacks, and second-hand furniture which is a common entry point for bed bug infestations Uganda as people prefer to buy second hand items.
5. Other Areas include: Floors, carpets, and even books or electronics in severe cases.

For severe cases, it is recommendable to contact a professional bed bug fumigation service to ensure complete elimination.

We would recommend reaching out to Swan Serenity Company Fumigation "the leading pest control company in Uganda (+256 743 690 371)"

Bed bugs are common pests in many Ugandan homes and hotels, especially in urban areas like Kampala. Understanding what bed bugs look like is the first step for an effective bed bug control in Uganda. In this guide, we'll cover their appearance, signs of infestation and where to find them.

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