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title: "Bed Bugs — Signs, Dangers & Control"
description: "Get to know bed bugs: bite signs, where they nest in mattresses, and how to eliminate them with heat treatment for better sleep."
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# Bed Bugs — Signs, Dangers & Control

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# Bed Bugs

Cimex lectularius

Bed bugs are small blood-feeding insects that nest in mattresses, sofas, and furniture gaps. Their bites cause itching and disturb sleep quality.

## Quick Facts

Species Cimex lectularius

Active Night

Habitat Mattresses, sofas, gaps

Main risk Itching & poor sleep

## Common bed bugs in Indonesia

- Cimex lectularius The common bed bug, infesting homes, hotels, and lodgings in both tropical and temperate climates.
- Cimex hemipterus (tropical bed bug) More common in Indonesia's hot climate; its behaviour and treatment are similar.

## Signs of Bed Bugs

- Small blood spots and dark droppings on sheets.
- Bites in a line or cluster on the skin.
- A musty odour in heavily infested mattresses.

## Why Bed Bugs are dangerous

Bed bugs do not spread serious disease, but their bites cause intense itching, allergic reactions, and sleep disruption that lower quality of life. Infestations spread quickly between rooms and furniture.

## Bed Bugs behaviour & life cycle

Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, bed-frame crevices, and furniture, emerging at night to feed on blood. Their eggs resist many ordinary insecticides, and bed bugs can survive months without a meal. Infestations spread via luggage, clothing, and second-hand furniture — not because a home is dirty.

## How to prevent Bed Bugs

- Inspect mattresses and luggage after travel.
- Wash textiles in hot water periodically.
- Reduce gaps and clutter in bedrooms.

## Frequently asked questions

Can bed bugs be removed with ordinary sprays?

It's difficult. Bed bugs hide in the deepest gaps and their eggs resist many insecticides. Heat treatment and targeted residual are far more effective.

Do bed bugs only appear in dirty places?

No. Bed bugs spread through the movement of people and belongings, so even upscale hotels and clean homes can be infested. Cleanliness aids early detection but does not prevent entry.

Why is heat treatment more effective?

Heat reaches eggs and nymphs in the deepest gaps that sprays cannot, killing every life stage at once without leaving heavy chemical residue in the bedroom.

## Need Bed Bugs treatment?

The ETOS team can help with a free site survey and treatment by certified technicians.

[ETOS Mite & Bed Bug Solution](https://etos.id/en/solution/services/mite-bed-bug-solution/) [Free Survey](https://etos.id/en/survey/)

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