Bed bugs are parasitic insects that are small and hard to find. They come from the family Cimicidae. That term refers to species that feed preferentially on human blood. All insects in the Cimicidae family feed exclusively on warm blooded animals and humans.
They come from the family Cimicidae. That term refers to species that feed preferentially on human blood. All bugs in the Cimicidae family feed exclusively on warm blooded animals and humans. The name bedbug has been given to this particular bug because of its habit to infest houses, particularly beds, couches and any other common areas a person might sleep. Bedbugs are mainly nocturnal, and are able of feeding unnoticed by their host. The Bedbugs were largely destroyed in the 1940’s by powerful insecticides such as DDT. But bedbugs have resurged since about 1995 and have become more and more prolific.
The common bedbug has adapted mostly to human surroundings. The bedbug can be found in many climates throughout the world. Bedbugs can live in a wide range of temperatures and weather types. But, bedbugs cannot survive in high concentrations of carbon dioxide for very long.
A bedbug feeds by using a pair of straw like hollow feeding tubes. One tube injects its saliva, which contains anticoagulants and anesthetics, while the other sucks up the blood of its host. The bedbug only feeds for about 5 minutes, and then it will return to its hiding place. Bedbugs often lodge unnoticed in dark crevices, and eggs can be nestled in fabric seams. Aside from bite symptoms, signs include: fecal spots, blood smears on sheets, and molts.
Bedbugs, which are found in most areas of North America, Europe, and Central Asia, are parasitic insects that are small and are good at hiding. Commonly called bedbugs have several different names, including the wall louse, mahogany flat, chinche, redcoat, crimson rambler and heavy dragoon. For Floridians they most likely are Cimex hemipterus a bedbug more commonly found in tropical climates like Africa, Asia and semitropical areas.
In most cases, it will be prudent to enlist the services of a professional pest control firm. Experienced companies will know where to look for bed bugs, and have an assortment of management tools at their disposal. Owners and tenants will need to assist the professional in important ways. Allowing access for inspection and treatment is essential, and excess clutter should be removed.
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