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Dangers, Signs & Damage
Dangers, Signs & Damage
Bed bugs don't transmit disease, but the psychological toll, sleep loss, and skin reactions can be devastating — and they multiply fast.
SPECIMEN
Sleep Loss — The Real Toll
Illustration: Black Ops Pest Defence
CLASSIFIED // BO-06
Bed Bug Elimination
Warning Signs
- Rows of small, itchy red welts on arms, neck, or back.
- Tiny blood spots on sheets and pillowcases.
- Black fecal specks along mattress seams.
- Sweet, musty odor in heavy infestations.
Health Impact
- Severe itching and secondary skin infections.
- Insomnia and anxiety.
- Allergic reactions in sensitive people.
Why DIY Fails
- Foggers scatter them deeper into walls.
- Eggs are immune to most consumer sprays.
- Missing one pregnant female restarts the entire infestation.