By the late 20th century, bed bugs had gone from being a major pest to being quite a rare sight in American households. By the late 20th century, bed bugs had gone from being a major pest to being quite a rare sight in American households. Scientists attributed this overall bed bug decline to factors such as:

- More vigilant homeowners knew tell-tale signs.

- Advanced pest control technology.

- Natural decline in the cyclical nature of pests.

- More concern about pests, and a tendency to seek pest control before major infestation.

However, in the past few years an amazing bed bugs resurgence as taken place throughout New Jersey and across the United States. This bed bug resurgence may be attributed to the following factors:

- More common travel.

- More transient society with people moving more often.

- Modern pest control technology that targets pests so whole areas are not treated, but rather certain areas where pests are known to live.

The common bed bug is flat, is a reddish to brownish color, and about the size and shape of a lentil. Bed bugs are nocturnal so you normally do not see them during the day. And though they are called bed bugs, they not only infest seams and beds, but will also hide in cracks and crevices like behind baseboards and behind picture frames on walls. They will live anywhere humans are close by…and not just in bedrooms. Bed bugs prosper in homes, apartments, hospitals, hotels and dormitories.

And contrary to what you may think, bed bug infestations are not an indication of dirt or poor sanitation; bed bugs do just as well in perfectly clean houses or hotels. A bed bug must shed its shell to grow and it requires a blood meal. If no blood meal is available, the bed bug can wait for up to a year! Usually small droplets on sheets or upholstery are the first signs of bed bugs. These are bed bug droppings. Also, some people react to bites and may notice welts that itch.

Fortunately, there is no data to confirm that bed bugs spread disease. If you suspect bed bug infestation, contact Ross Environmental Solutions for a thorough inspection. If you do have a bed bug infestation, do not panic, and do not feel that you have an unclean area. Bed bugs infest even the cleanest homes, apartments and hotels.

Ross Environmental has the latest technologies to control bed bugs in your structure including bed bug sniffing dogs. When the infested area is found, we will target out treatment strategies to have the maximum effectiveness with minimum disruption of your activities.