Bed bugs bite you and feed on your blood. You may have no reaction to the bites, or you may have small marks or itching. Severe allergic reactions are rare. Bed bugs don't transmit or spread diseases.
Adult bed bugs are brown, 1/4 to 3/8 inch long, and have a flat, oval-shaped body. Young bed bugs (called nymphs) are smaller and lighter in color. Bed bugs hide in a variety of places around the bed. They might also hide in the seams of chairs and couches, between cushions, and in the folds of curtains. They come out to feed about every five to ten days. But they can survive over a year without feeding.
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- Bed Bugs (National Library of Medicine)Bed bugs bite you and feed on your blood. You may have no reaction to the bites, or you may have small marks or itching. Severe allergic reactions are rare. ...
- Bedbug Bite (VisualDX)Understand bedbug bites, their symptoms, and available treatment options. Learn preventive measures to avoid bedbug infestations in your home.
- Bedbugs (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)Bed Bugs/Start Here ... Bed Bugs ... Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
- Hey! A Bedbug Bit Me! (Nemours Foundation)Bed Bugs/Children ... Bed Bugs ... Nemours Foundation
- Bed Bugs: Overview (American Academy of Dermatology)Learn general information about bedbugs and how difficult they can be to clear from a dwelling.
- Images ... Bed bugs bites can leave a colorless welt along with an itching or burning sensation. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease ...
- Identifying Insect Bites and Stings (American Academy of Pediatrics)Insect Bites and Stings/Start Here ... Insect Bites and Stings ... American Academy of Pediatrics ... Insect~ bug bite~ sting~ mosquito~ flies~ fly~ flea~ burn~ reaction~ ...
- How to Find Bed Bugs (Environmental Protection Agency)Bed Bugs/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Bed Bugs ... Environmental Protection Agency ... Find and correctly identify an infestation early before it becomes widespread. ...
- Protecting Your Home from Bed Bugs (Environmental Protection Agency)Bed Bugs/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Bed Bugs ... Environmental Protection Agency ... Take precautions such as checking secondhand furniture for signs of infestation ...
- Introduction to Bed Bugs (Environmental Protection Agency)Bed Bugs/Start Here ... Bed Bugs ... Environmental Protection Agency ... The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally ...
