TORCO™ | Bed Bug Treatment & Elimination
The Bed Bug
Cimex lectularius
Bed bugs are parasitic insects of the cimicid family that feed exclusively on blood. Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug, is the best known as it prefers to feed on human blood. The name "bed bug" is derived from the preferred habitat of Cimex lectularius: warm houses and especially nearby or inside of beds and bedding or other sleep areas. Bed bugs are mainly active at night but are not exclusively nocturnal. Like any parasite, they usually feed on their hosts without being noticed and without killing the host. A number of adverse health effects may result from bed bug bites, including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms.
Signs of Bed Bugs
- Sweet, musty odor;
clusters of tiny, oblong eggs
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Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
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- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
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TORCO™ Treatment & Elimination Strategies
We utilize a variety of techniques to eliminate the bed bug infestation or infestations. Our preferred weapon is a combination of EPA-registered pesticides that provide immediate knockdown and effective elimination with up to three treatments. Preparation and environmental concerns must also be addressed, and our technician will provide you with guidance. Proper preparation is important. Click here to download.
