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Small flat bugs in the mattress seams?
Flat, reddish-brown, apple-seed-sized bugs in mattress seams, box springs or the headboard are bed bugs.
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Most likely
Bed bugs
Call todayThis spreads or does harm quickly. The sooner a pro sees it, the smaller the job.
How to tell
- Oval and flat when unfed; rounder and redder after feeding.
- Hide in seams, screw holes, outlets and picture frames near the bed.
- Young ones are pale and the size of a pinhead.
Do this now
- Catch one on clear tape for the pro to confirm.
- Bag bedding and clothes from the room and dry them on high heat.
- Keep the bed away from the wall.
Avoid
- Don't carry items from that room to other rooms without bagging them.
When to call a proCall now. Bed bugs need a pro treatment, often heat or a planned follow-up.
Call (855) 424-9709
Safety first
While you sort it out
- Keep kids and pets away from nests, droppings and bait.
- Don't spray a nest or set off foggers.
- Wear gloves to clean droppings; never sweep them dry.
- Sting with trouble breathing? Call 911 first.
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