Bed Bug
Cimex lectularius
Blood-sucking parasites that hide in mattresses and couch seams, multiplying rapidly without targeted chemical or heat treatments....
Behavior & Habits in Florida
Blood-sucking parasites that hide in mattresses and couch seams, multiplying rapidly without targeted chemical or heat treatments.
How to Identify the Bed Bug
- ▸ Flat, reddish-brown, apple-seed size
- ▸ Hide in mattress and couch seams
- ▸ Rusty fecal spots on bedding
- ▸ Sweet, musty odor in heavy infestations
Health & Property Risks, High Risk
- ! Itchy welts in rows or clusters
- ! Secondary infection from scratching
- ! Sleep loss and anxiety
What to Do in Florida
Do not move infested items between rooms. Launder and heat-dry bedding. Call a licensed professional for targeted chemical or heat treatment.
Professional Solutions from Mosquito Control Florida
Quick Reference
- Risk Level
- High
- Bites/Stings
- Yes
- Active Season
- Year-round (indoor parasite)
- Where Found
- indoors
- Category
- household
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Our FDACS-licensed technicians can assess your property and recommend the right treatment for Bed Bug control in Florida.
Get a Free Quote 561-744-1115 (Palm Beach)Bed Bug FAQ, Florida
Does the Bed Bug bite in Florida?
Yes. The Bed Bug (Cimex lectularius) bites or stings. Blood-sucking parasites that hide in mattresses and couch seams, multiplying rapidly without targeted chemical or heat treatments.
When is Bed Bug season in Florida?
In Florida, Bed Bug activity is: Year-round (indoor parasite).
What does a Bed Bug look like?
Key ID features: Flat, reddish-brown, apple-seed size; Hide in mattress and couch seams; Rusty fecal spots on bedding; Sweet, musty odor in heavy infestations.
What should I do about Bed Bugs in my Florida yard?
Do not move infested items between rooms. Launder and heat-dry bedding. Call a licensed professional for targeted chemical or heat treatment.
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