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This page quotes the Companion Animal Parasite Council guideline for Bed Bugs, section by section: the opening sentences of 6 sections, copied without change and linked to the guideline, which was retrieved on 2026-09-16. The guideline itself is the authority and carries the full text.
The guideline
Companion Animal Parasite Council, Bed Bugs, at https://capcvet.org/guidelines/bed-bugs/. Retrieved 2026-09-16. Each heading below is the guideline’s own, and the quotation under it is how that section begins. The full section, and the species tabs where the guideline gives them, are on the linked page.
Synopsis
CAPC Recommends Work with a licensed exterminator to eliminate bed bug infestations in the home. Recognize that pets are not involved in bed bug infestations and do not serve as a source of bed bugs in the home.
Disease
Feeding by bed bugs elicits distinct erythematous pruritic lesions at the feeding site. Bed bug bites are generally not painful, but the pruritic lesions produced disrupt sleep and can cause anemia, particularly in children in heavily infested environments.
Prevalence
Cimex lectularius is the common bed bug found throughout the United States, Canada, and most of the developed world. In the United States, reports of premises infested with Cimex lectularius have increased dramatically in recent years, widely thought due to development of insecticide resistance, changes in pest control practices, and increased international travel.
Diagnosis
In general, because the bite of a bed bug is painless and the pests feed primarily at night, infestations are first suspected when people sleeping in the infested area develop the red, pruritic welts characteristic of an allergic reaction to the feeding bugs.
Treatment
Bed bug infestations are usually managed by licensed pest control operators who are trained in treating homes with bed bugs. Once bed bugs are confirmed in the home, a pest control company will treat the premise using either environmentally applied pesticides or heat treatment.
Control and Prevention
Avoid bringing used furniture of unknown origin into the home; inspect all purchased used furniture closely to be sure bed bugs are not present. When staying in a hotel, closely inspect the bed, surrounding area, and other furniture upon arrival, and store any suitcases off the floor and bed.
Sources
- capc-bed-bugsCAPC · retrieved 2026-09-16
“CAPC Recommends Work with a licensed exterminator to eliminate bed bug infestations in the home. Recognize that pets are not involved in bed bug infestations” (Synopsis)
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