Bed Bugs
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Bed Bugs
The adult bed bug is oval shaped, 3/16? long, and a rusty brown colour. The bed bug is completely flat but becomes elongated as it fills with blood. Adult bed bugs measure only an eighth of an inch in length, and are reddish-brown in color, with oval-shaped and flattened bodies. The immature nymphs resemble the adults but are smaller and lighter in color. Nymphs must molt five times before maturing and require a blood meal between each molt. Females can lay about five eggs a day and up to 500 in a lifetime. Eggs take 7-10 days to hatch. Without the aid of magnification, newly hatched nymphs are hard to see, and they are small enough to crawl through the stitching hole in a mattress. Development from egg to adult takes approximately 30-60 days, under normal conditions (it can take much longer if adequate food is not available). If a blood host is not found, newly molted nymphs can survive close to two months, and adults can survive for an entire year without a blood meal.
Family
Heteroptera/Cimicidae
Scientific Name
Cimex Lectularius
Biology
The female bed bug can lay one to five eggs per day and 200-500 in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in the span of about 7 days and moults 5 times, taking a blood meal between each moult. Development time from egg to adult takes about 21 days.
Behaviour
Bed bugs hide in cracks and crevices during the day and will leave its harbourage area at night to feed on its hosts. The blood meal takes about 3-10 minutes to complete and usually goes without notice to the host. After feeding, the bed bug bite may become inflamed and itchy.
Control & Prevention
A thorough inspection is necessary in order to locate the harbourage areas. Vacuuming the harbourage areas will help collect the eggs and live bed bugs, followed by a treatment with a residual pesticide. Dusts can be used in void spaces such as behind electrical face plates.
It is not advisable to purchase used furniture, bedding or electronics. When travelling be vigilant about bed bugs, check your hotel room particularly your bedding. When returning home, thoroughly launder all clothing and thoroughly inspect suitcases ideally on the outside of the home.
At Least Two Treatments Will Be Required
After inspection, two treatments minimum are most often recommended – the initial treatment and a follow-up treatment in order to obtain the best results. The technician will advise you for any reason if he/she feels less or more treatments are required.
Need help with Bed Bugs extermination?
Call Nikol Pest Control at 604-364-3201 for a free estimate.
About Us
NIKOL Pest Control was established in 2011 by Plamen Nikolov, certified pest control technician and long time North Vancouver resident. Plamen has a degree in chemistry obtained in his native country of Bulgaria. He also graduated with a degree in Environmental Engineering from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Plamen has more than 25 years of work experience in the environmental and pest control field.
Our company is based on the belief that our customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. We are committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.
Residential & Commercial Pest Control
Services in Vancouver
Our local exterminators understand how pests behave in the Greater Vancouver area. From ants and rodents to bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, and more, we provide targeted pest control solutions designed to eliminate the problem and prevent it from returning.
No matter the size of the infestation, we develop a treatment plan based on the specific pest, the severity of the issue, and your property. The goal is simple: effective results and long-term protection for your home or business.
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We offer specialized treatments for the most common pest problems in Vancouver:
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Devoted to Serving Families & Businesses in Greater Vancouver
We’re proud to support our Great Vancouver friends, neighbors, and businesses with reliable, effective pest control and extermination services. From ants to bed bugs, mice, and more—we’re equipped to handle it all. Our goal is to build lasting partnerships with the people we serve—which means we’re here to help with any pest problem, big or small.
Nikol Pest Control offers its services in the following cities in the Great Vancouver area:
North Vancouver Office Location:
807 17th Street West
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M3
Phone:
604-364-3201
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7 am to 7 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
Let’s Solve Your Pest Problem – Fast
Pest problems don’t go away on their own. The sooner you take action, the easier they are to control and eliminate.
Whether you’re dealing with ants, rodents, bed bugs, or another infestation, our team is ready to help with fast, effective pest control solutions across Greater Vancouver.
Don’t let pests take over your home or business. Get expert help you can trust.
Request your pest control service today
Let’s Solve Your Pest Problem – Fast
Pest problems don’t go away on their own. The sooner you take action, the easier they are to control and eliminate.
Whether you’re dealing with ants, rodents, bed bugs, or another infestation, our team is ready to help with fast, effective pest control solutions across Greater Vancouver.
Don’t let pests take over your home or business. Get expert help you can trust.
Request your pest control service today