Bed Bug
Apple-seed-sized biters that hide in mattresses and feed on you at night.
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Flat, oval, reddish-brown insects about 4–5 mm (the size of an apple seed), swelling and darkening after a blood meal. Nymphs are smaller and translucent.
Mattress seams, box springs, headboards, baseboards, outlet plates and furniture — anywhere within a few feet of where people sleep.
- Rows or clusters of itchy bites on exposed skin
- Tiny rust-colored blood spots on sheets
- Dark fecal specks along mattress seams
- A sweet, musty odor in heavy infestations
They don't spread disease but cause intense itching, allergic reactions, sleep loss and anxiety. Infestations spread fast and rarely clear without professional treatment.
Rhino inspects and treats the harborage points directly with a multi-step protocol; DIY sprays scatter them and make it worse. Early professional treatment is the fastest path to clear.
Our General Pest Control service