Micro Pest Control is one of Sydneys leading bedbugs and bed bug pest control companies. The following web page is designed to inform you the consumer about bed bugs, bed bug control, bed bug bites, bed bug pictures, bed bug pest control, identification and reproduction. Micro pest control is an environmentally responsible company.

Bed bug identification

Bed bugs are wingless insects, roughly oval shaped, 4-5mm in length, they are rust brown in colour, but change to a deeper red brown after a blood meal.

Bed bug reproduction

After mating, each female lays 2-3 eggs a day. The eggs are layed on a rough surface in hiding places. The eggs will hatch within 10 days, but may take longer in cooler conditions.

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Bed Bug Eggs

Bed bug Habitat

Bed bugs tend to only feed on humans at night, and seek shelter during the day. Shelter can be under mattresses, floor boards, paintings, carpets, behind skirtings, cracks and crevices in walls, in bed frames, other furniture and behind loose wall paper.

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Bed Bugs Hiding Bed Bugs under Mattress

Bed bugs are likely to be brought into the house on luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture. You are likely to be bitten on the arms and shoulders.

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Bed Bug Bites

Common allergic reactions include the development of large weals, which are accompanied by itching and inflammation. The weals usually subside to red spots that can last for several days. If bed bugs are suspected a licensed pest controller should be consulted. A careful inspection must be undertaken and all possible hiding places within infested and adjoining rooms examined.

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