Bed Bugs Overview
Characteristics:
- Nocturnal: Bed bugs are active at night.
- Appearance: They are reddish-brown, wingless insects with flattened bodies allowing them to hide in small areas such as mattress encasements
- Habitat: They can hide in small areas such as mattress encasements, floor cracks, carpets, bedding, mattresses, and upholstered furniture.
Bed Bug Life Cycle
Egg Stage:
- Appearance: Eggs are grain-like, milky-white in color, and approximately one millimeter in length (comparable to two grains of salt).
- Laying Frequency: Female bed bugs lay between five and twelve eggs each day, with up to 500 eggs in their lifetime.
- Placement: Eggs are laid either singly or in clusters, usually in tight cracks and crevices.
- Hatching: Eggs hatch within a week, and newly born bed bugs immediately begin to feed.
Nymph Stage:
- Appearance: Nymphs are smaller than adults, yellow-white in color, and not yet sexually mature.
- Growth: Nymphs pass through five molting (growing) stages before reaching maturity. Each stage requires a blood meal.
- Time to Maturity: Nymphs can molt and become adults within five weeks at room temperatures.
Adult Bed Bugs
Lifespan:
- Typical Lifespan: Most bed bugs live for four to six months.
- Longevity: Some bed bugs may live for years and can go months without feeding
What to Do If You Identify Bed Bugs
If you believe you have identified a bedbug within your home, or place of business contact your local pest control company immediately to schedule a bed bug inspection.
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