What are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small, brownish-red bugs famous for dwelling in beds and feeding on humans while they sleep. If you’re wondering where bed bugs come from, they have been associated with humans for more than 3,300 years and are found in virtually every place people tend to gather, including residences, hotels, schools, offices, retail stores and even public transportation. Bed bugs feed only on blood and must have regular blood meals to survive and develop. Humans are not bed bugs’ only targets, they also will attack many warm-blooded animals, including poultry and other birds.
Bed Bugs Identification
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
Legs:6
Antennae:Yes
Shape:Flat, broad oval when unfed; swollen and elongated when fed
Region:Found throughout U.S.
