Bed Bug
Cimex lectularius
The reasons to not like bed bugs are too numerous to list. The most important reason - they bite! Bed Bugs live by feeding off the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts. And these bites will cause raised red bumps and welts, and can cause a burning sensation and itching.
RISK LEVEL:
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
Risk is defined as how much damage each pest can be to you, your family, or your home
- Check everywhere!
- Look for signs of infestations including live bugs, blood spots and fecal spots on sheets, and small egg masses.
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| Insecta | Hemiptera | Cimicidae | |
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| Size: | Bed bugs are about 4 - 5 mm in length and 2.5 mm in width. |
| Color: | Nymphs are light brown and continue to grow darker brown. |
| Characteristics: | Bed bugs are tiny (4 - 5 mm in length) and have a reddish-brown color. Their shape is oval, they are wingless and have microscopic hairs. |
| Geographic Range: | Found throughout the world in tropical climates, bed bugs in the United States are found predominantly in New York City, the mid-atlantic region and mid-west. Due to mass travel, though, bed bugs can spread to any temperate climate with high denisty occupancy. |
| Food: | Bed bugs live by hemotophagy - the feeding off the blood of humans and warm-blooded animals. |
| Biology: | Bed bugs reproduce fast and furiously. From one female, 5 eggs can be laid and hatched within 2 weeks. And the female can lay up to 500 eggs in a lifetime. The math can be scary. |
Prevention Tips For
Blood Feeders
Blood Feeders
- Keep lawn cut at a low level (below ankle)
- Keep all pets on flea/tick preventative
- Check clothing and exposed body parts for ticks after hiking or spending time in tall grass.
- Reduce clutter in yard to prevent mice
- Reduce areas favorable to deer
It only takes a few minutes to start protecting your home today.
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