4-7 mm – Oval brown
Insect – High risk
Bed bugs
Bed bugs bite at night to feed on blood. They hide in mattresses, furniture and cracks. Extremely difficult to eradicate, they absolutely require professional treatment.
§1Distinctive features
How to identify it
Bed bugs measure 4 to 7 mm, are oval and flat, and brown in color. They shun light and hide in the seams of mattresses, headboards and cracks. It lays 3 to 8 eggs a day – up to 500 a year – and spreads easily through used luggage and furniture.
§2Habitat
Where to find it
It lives close to humans: mattresses, box springs, headboards, sofas, suitcases. It can spread to hotels, neighboring apartments and public transport. It can survive up to 1 year without feeding.
§3Reproduction
Lifecycle
Without intervention, an infestation can double in size in just a few weeks.
§4What to look out for
Signs of infestation
- Blood on the sheets when you wake up
- Black or reddish spots (droppings) on the mattress
- Strong sweet and pungent smell in the room
- Itchy skin in the morning
- Transparent to whitish eggs in the seams
§5Why act fast
Risks
- Stings causing severe redness and itching
- Significant psychological impact (insomnia, anxiety)
- Rapid spread throughout an apartment
- Very difficult to eradicate without certified professional treatment
§6Prevention
How to avoid it
- Put a bedbug cover on your mattress and box spring
- Inspect hotels and accommodations when traveling
- Wash contaminated sheets and clothing at 65°C minimum
- Vacuum chamber regularly, empty bag immediately
- Inspect used furniture and clothing before introducing it.
- Declutter the room to reduce hiding places
§7Pro method
How MW works
Inspection
Home location and assessment.
Preparation
Customized plan – pre-intervention measurements.
Treatment
Locate main and satellite nests, treat with non-repellent baits.
Follow-up
Inspection visit – written guarantee.
§8We answer you
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have bedbugs?
Look for traces of blood on the sheets, black spots on the mattress and itching in a row when you wake up.
Do they transmit disease?
No, but their stings cause intense itching and can provoke allergic reactions.
How do you get rid of them?
Professional treatment essential (extreme heat or cold), combined with high-temperature washing.
React quickly, sleep well.
The longer the infestation lasts, the more expensive it becomes.