Lice Info
Pest Status:
Color:
Unfed adults are mahogany; engorged bed bugs are red-brown. Nymphs are nearly colorless.
Size:
Adults are 1/4 inch long. Nymphs range from 1.3 mm to 4-5 mm.
Legs:
6
Antennae:
Yes
Shape
Flat, broad oval when unfed; swollen and elongated when fed.
Region
Found throughout U.S.
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Bed Bugs Bites:
While bedbug bites do not pose severe risks to your health, they can become itchy and cause discomfort. Fortunately, you can reduce your chances of getting bites. Read on to learn more facts about bed bug bites and their prevention methods.
What are Bed Bugs?
They are small parasitic insects, also known as Cimex Lectularius. These insects have an oval shape and a brownish color. However, after feeding, their bodies turn into a reddish color and appear swollen. Although they can’t fly, bed bugs can move quickly over ceilings, walls, and floors. Females lay hundreds of eggs that resemble specks of dust. Nymphs require blood to reach maturity and can develop in a month.
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They are small parasitic insects, also known as Cimex Lectularius. These insects have an oval shape and a brownish color. However, after feeding, their bodies turn into a reddish color and appear swollen. Although they can’t fly, bed bugs can move quickly over ceilings, walls, and floors. Females lay hundreds of eggs that resemble specks of dust. Nymphs require blood to reach maturity and can develop in a month.
