Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers and aren’t picky about who they choose to travel with. These tiny pests can infest any space – including your hotel or cottage – and are not a sign of poor sanitation. Bed bugs are sneaky and can make their way into your belongings easily without being detected.

How do I know if I've been bitten by a bed bug? How do I identify a bed bug when I see one? Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions on bed bugs, all answered by the experts at Orkin Canada.

Knowing the signs of bed bugs is the first step in finding and removing these pests.

Bed bugs are mostly found in bedding, mattresses, on headboards and in bed frames and box springs.

Everyone reacts differently to bed bug bites but the typical reaction is small, red, raised, itchy bumps.

Bed bugs are nocturnal and so small, detecting them can be very difficult. They are small, flat and have oval-shaped bodies. They have six legs and two antennae. Bed bugs cannot fly and have short, golden coloured body hair that can make their bodies appear to be striped

Everyone knows the saying, “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.” It has never been more true than it is now.

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The life span of a bedbug most commonly ranges from four to six months. Some bedbugs may live for years and can go months without feeding.

These tough pests are able to breed quickly, hide well, and survive all but the most extreme conditions.