Fleas vs Bed Bugs
Megan Pinneo
Bed Bugs or Fleas
The differences between bed bugs and fleas. Know what type of pest problem you have in the home. Both fleas and bed bugs are similar in the fact that they are both small in size and suck the blood of humans and animals. It’s no wonder that they are so often confused for one another.
do you have bed bugs or fleas?
Six legs
When unfed bodies are flat
After feeding are oval, swollen, reddish-brown
About 3/16” long
Bed bugs are known as the hitchhiking pest often picked up while traveling. Bed bugs will cling to luggage, bags, and clothing. Avoid bed bugs by checking sheets, mattresses, and furnishings, when traveling. Inspect your temporary location top to bottom before settling in.
Six long legs
JUMP!
No larger than 1/8” long
Brown-black in color
May look red if they have fed
Look laterally compressed when viewed from above
Pet owners should make it a priority to have preventative measure in place for their pets when it comes to fleas, and ticks. Cleanliness is key! Vacuum regularly and keep a tidy home to avoid a flea problem.
Whether you have a flea or bed bug problem it is important that you seek the help of a professional. The professionals at Black Knight Pest Control and Thermal Heat Pest can help you with a bed bug or flea problem. All the services provided from these Temecula based companies is completely guaranteed. Ask about Thermal Heat Pest and their eco friendly approach to pest control. Stop wondering and get a free pest quote today.