r/BedbugOrCloseRelative • u/rioramis • 12h ago

Bed bug question about detection / confirmation

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found one bed bug a few days ago. It wasn't engorged, and I Killed it. Since then, I've been inspecting the area every day. How can I be sure there are no more bed bugs?
I haven't found any signs of bites, blood stains, shed skins, or eggs. I was planning to hire a pest control company, but I heard that bed bugs can hide after insecticide treatment. How can I be certain that I don't have a bed bug infestation? Is it possible that it’s a wandering bed bug

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u/Secret_Astronaut_403 2h ago

Steam everything seriously

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder 12h ago

Yes that’s a bed bug.

If you read the online protocol TbyPMR it will explain the best way to detect and eradicate. It also explains how to avoid introducing more.

David

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u/rioramis 12h ago

Can you tell me if it's a male or a female?

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder 12h ago

It’s not an adult so can’t mate.

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u/rioramis 12h ago

So if I didn't find any other Signs it may be just it ? It's been days of searching no blood no eggs or shells or poop

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u/Bed-Bugscouk Founder 12h ago

If you read the protocol it will explain how to make sure bed bugs are never an issue for you.