Bedbug Control & Identification Guide
Bedbugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on the blood of people and animals.
Bug-Go Pest Control provides professional bedbug control solutions for your home or business.
Pest Identification
Key Identification Features
- Reddish brown
- Wingless
- About the size of an apple seed
- Bodies are flat and oval-shaped
Signs of Bedbugs
- Small blood stains on sheets or mattress
- Tiny black dots
- Pale yellow eggs or eggshells
- A sweet, musty smell around your bed
- Actual bedbugs on mattress, box spring or headboard
Why Bedbugs Are a Problem
Bedbugs are a major problem because they are difficult to get rid of, produce quickly, and cause physical and mental distress. They feed on human blood.
Where Bedbugs Live
- Dark, hidden cracks and crevices
- Mattress seams
- Box springs
- Bed Frames
- Headboards
- Furniture joints
Inspect
Kill
Protect
Maintain
Prevention Tips
- Reduce Clutter
- Regular washing/drying of bedding on high heat
- Use mattress encasements
- When traveling, inspect beds, headboards and furniture for rust-colored spots, and keep luggage on metal racks.
Professional Bedbug Control
Professional bed bug treatment involves heat treatment, chemical applications, or a combination of both..
Bug-Go Pest Control uses targeted treatments and exterior barrier protection to stop bedbugs at their source.
Local Bedbug Control
Bug-Go Pest Control provides bedbug control services throughout Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Republic, and Branson Missouri.
Call to Action
If you see signs of bedbugs, call 417-224-8020 to schedule an inspection.