What size are baby bed bugs?
0.09 inches/ 2.5mm
Do baby bed bugs bite?
Yes, but they don’t actually bite they puncture your skin as they feed on your blood.
How Do I know It’s a bed bug bite?
bed bugs typically bite in clusters or in a row of three or four.
Here Are The Typical bed bug bite pattern in picture below:
The bites itch very bad, but you usually won’t know when it’s happening because the saliva that contains an anesthetic which is numbing chemical will usually prevent you from feeling a thing.
How do you find baby bed bugs?
If you have been waking up with itchy red welts, but you aren’t sure it’s from bed bugs.
You can view pictures of bed bug bites or go to your dermatologist and they can help identify the bites.
Once you know for sure that what is biting you is a bed bug there are some easy ways to find bed bugs.
Read my post below to find out more about checking your home for bed bugs and how to get rid of them.
How Do I Kill Bed Bugs?
Baby bed bugs, of course, grow to be adult bed bugs and no matter what stage they are at you want to make sure to eradicate them from your home.
There are a couple of ways to kill bed bugs. You can hire a pest control technician.
For a list of pest control technicians that will offer you a free inspection and an estimate on cost for their treatments read the post below:
If you would rather get rid of bed bugs with do it yourself methods then you can use the recommended bed bug spray I used to completely eradicate bed bugs from my home.
For more information on getting rid of bed bugs and how to do it without the expense of a pest control technician read my post on how to kill bed bugs on your own here.
The video below shows additional ways to combat bed bugs:
Conclusion
Baby bed bugs are a sign that you also have adult bed bugs and need to take steps to permanently get rid of them and fast…
You will want to wash your bedding to kill bed bugs wash in High Heat and Dry in High Heat for at least 30-45 minutes.
Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans so any place you spend long periods of time are places you are likely to find bed bugs.
Beds are the most common, but you can find them in cars, tents, and even carpet. Any place you spend long periods of time is a good place to find them.
Vacuum your entire home and it’s recommended to vacuum 3-4 times taking your time to make sure you cover every square inch of your home.
Immediately after vacuuming empty remains into a plastic bag and seal it off and take it outside. You don’t want bed bugs escaping back into your home.
You don’t have to throw out your furniture or bed, but if you recently purchased furniture from a second-hand store or garage sale you might want to inspect these items first.
Consider getting and applying a mattress protector and investing in some bed bug interceptors.
Baby bed bugs and adult bed bugs can be difficult to get rid of and that’s why some people opt to get professional pest control technician, but if you are tenacious and persistent as I was you can eradicate bed bugs on your own.
Have additional Bed Bug Questions?
Check out my other posts below:
Where do bed bugs live beside beds?
How to prevent bug bite scarring
