Bed Bugs
Image source: Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org
These insects are now becoming much more prevalent and infestation incidences are projected to further increase over the next few years. Appearance is oval, approximately 4-5mm with clearly visible legs. Signs of infestation are blood spots left on sheets and bites around the face, arms and neck (although they will bite anywhere on the body) often in lines following the course of a vein.
Bed Bugs are nocturnal and will emerge from cracks and crevices to feed on the host. This is another species that has the ability to diapause and can emerge from hibernation after many months of inactivity. Control is very difficult to achieve and there is some suspicion they are resistant to many insecticides. Hillbans Pest Control can offer a very high success rate in treating these insects and have designed a system incorporating the most modern formulations and active ingredients.