Bed bug inspection: how to inspect the room

You may have noticed itchy welts on your skin, blood stains on your bed sheet, or seen an insect in the house that you suspect is a bedbug. The first thing you should do is correctly identify the pest and do a bed bug inspection. Check the bedroom first. Pests tend to stay as close to the host’s resting area as possible.

If after inspecting the bed you find that the infestation is serious, the next place to inspect is the perimeter of the room. In a severe infestation, the pests tend to move away from the bed to other places.

what to look for

has. blood stains

b. dark fecal stains

against Eggs, eggshells, discarded skin

d. Bed bugs (adults and nymphs)

me. Pungent musty shoes or a disgusting sweet smell of an oily fluid discharged from glands in the chest

inspection tools

has. a strong flashlight

b. Magnifying glass

against Plastic zipper bag

d. crevice tool

me. Compressed air

f. screwdriver

gram. small tool kit

H. Alcohol, cotton swabs/baby wipes

Yo. sticky traps

d. Gloves, soapy water, cloth and sponge.

k. mirror with handle

ME. a notepad

Mister. on camera

No. Wrench

Y. hammer

Inspect the perimeter of the room.

has. Remove all wall hangings (eg mirrors, paintings, pictures, etc.) and inspect them.

b. If there are photos or framed artwork on the wall, open the frames and inspect inside and under the paper backing.

Cons Check behind loose wallpaper and peeling paint.

d. Remove curtain rods and examine them carefully.

me. Check under the hardware in the walls.

F. Inspect all door frames within the room, including the bathroom, closet, and other door frames.

gram. Inspect the inside of the latch hole on each door.

H. Inspect dome lights and fixtures. If bed bugs are found in ceiling lights, it may indicate that they are moving from the upstairs unit.

If you find bed bugs on the wall, they may be hiding under ceiling moldings, smoke detectors, and thermostats.

In an established infestation, bed bugs will spread around the perimeter of the room (walls, trim, and carpets) and hide in the floor and under the bed.

Yo. Inspect the trim and where the floor meets and examine the walls closest to the bed. Slide the crevice tool in an upward motion behind the moldings to flush bed bugs out of the shelter.

d. Gently fold back the edges of the carpet from wall to wall and check for pests. Pay attention to the tack strip on the rugs.

k. Check under the edges of area rugs.

ME. Remove the power switch plate and the outlet plate and phone plug with a screwdriver and inspect behind them.

Inspect unusual locations

has. Inspect the TV and the battery compartment in the remote.

b. Inspect cell phones and cordless phones.

against Inspect lamps and alarm clocks.

d. Inspect computers and other electronic devices.

me. Inspect children’s toys and stuffed animals.

F. Inspect jewelry boxes.

gram. Inspect books, magazines, newspapers, and files.

H. Inspect brick walls and textured ceilings.

Yo. Inspect the air conditioning unit, ductwork, and heating unit.

d. Inspect wheelchairs.

In a severe infestation, the insects sometimes make their way into adjacent rooms or units through electrical, heating, and telephone lines. They can also crawl under doors and through hallways. In this case, it is important to extend the bed bug inspection to the rooms.

Evidence that suggests insects are moving through rooms includes:

has. The pests are found in the ceiling lamps.

b. Pests get in and out of electrical switch plates in walls and droppings found on the side of switch plates or near ductwork.

against Pests are often found in the bathroom or kitchen.

In this case, the pests may be coming from a severely infested room adjacent to the kitchen and bathroom. They make their way to the kitchen and bathroom along the water pipes.

Bed bug inspection is time consuming, especially with severe infestations. You must have a lot of patience to locate all the ports to eliminate the pests.

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