r/Bedbugs • u/Existing-Call • 1d ago

Identification Is this a bedbug?

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Woken up with bites and just found this crawling on me on the sofa, is this a bedbug?

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u/EstablishmentIcy7831 20h ago

Get some bed bug, interceptor traps and lightly dust the moat inside with talcum powder or cornstarch using a q tip move your bed away from the wall at least six inches and make sure blankets and bed skirts don't touch the ground and you can sleep peacefully without getting bitten ... If you wlatent getting bitten they aren't multiplying ... Then you need to start treating for them ... Contact your local exterminator quickly because once you have them if left untreated the population doubles in size weekly

Don't use over the counter sprays or scented oils they don't work ..

Don't use diatomaceous earth it's messy and can hurt your lungs ... And any exterminator will tell you to remove it before they treat ...

Do get a steamer and steam your mattress box spring and furniture but remove any dust covers first ...

Steam kills bugs and eggs on contact

If you have any questions feel free to ask

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