Bed Bugs
- 70% of Pest Control Companies did bed bug treatments in 2010 – a 36% increase from 2005!
- Average treatment cost nationwide was $400 per treatment.
- Bed bugs are primarily nocturnal insects
- They feed exclusively on blood
- Adult females can lay 1-5 eggs a day
- Eggs hatch after approximately 7-10 days
- Development from egg hatch to adult takes approximately 1 ½ -2 months but can take longer depending upon environmental conditions and food availability
- Bed bugs are very resilient and can survive for several months without a blood meal
- Contrary to popular assumption, bed bugs are not limited to the bed. They can be found on adjacent furniture or even disperse to other rooms throughout a dwelling
Can also be found in office buildings, department stores, theaters, and public transportation
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