Desoto, TX Bedbugs, Fleas & Ticks - Bed bugs are six legged parasitic creatures that draw human and pet blood. Their size is about 1/4 inch with an oblong flat shape. Their size is similar to an apple seed. The top part of their body has gold tinted hair, antennae and cone like eyes. The lower portion of their bodies is wrinkly just like crinkled paper. Bed bugs cannot fly however they can crawl quickly. They will develop and multiply in the temperature range of 70 degrees as much as 80 degrees Fahrenheit. A new bedbug, is generally known as a nymph, they are clear in color and changes into a red color after feeding. To reach adulthood, a nymph bed bug needs to shed its skin about five times. A normal female can lay 5 up to 7 eggs a week and can produce approximately 500 eggs throughout its life span of 12 months to eighteen months. The eggs will hatch-out within 6 to 17 days when they become known as nymphs. Bed Bug eggs are resistant to pesticides. Bed bugs hide in bedding, carpeting and rugs, blankets, garments, underneath wallpaper, under towels, between drape folds, behind wall decorations and behind wooden home furniture. They like to strike at night and they will remain active right up until before daybreak. Bed bugs bite exposed skin of a individual sleeping in an infested bed and leave red itchy bites.