1. Bed bug identification can be accomplished via pictures of the insects themselves along with other signs such as mattress markings and skin bites1. Here are some characteristics of bed bugs to help with identification2:
    • Overview: Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood, thus attracting them to humans.
    • Size: Bed bugs are tiny and vary in size based on their stage in the life cycle.
    • Shape: Adult bed bugs have a flat, oval-shaped body, six legs each, two antennae, and do not have wings.
    • Color: Nymph (immature) bed bugs are translucent in color.
    • Range: Bed bugs are found worldwide and are most common in areas with high turnover in human traffic.
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    Bed bug identification can be accomplished via pictures of the insects themselves along with other signs such as mattress markings and skin bites. It is easy to confuse bed bugs with similar looking insects, so look for multiple signs before concluding that you have an infestation.

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    What are bed bugs?
    Bed bugs, also known by their scientific name Cimex lectularius, are small, oval-shaped insects that grow to about five millimeters in length. Though they're not known to transmit or spread disease, they can cause other public health issues.

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    What are some home remedies and tips for bed bugs?

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    For bed bags you should disinfect the entire room or house. Wash the bedding very well and consult a specialist, it may be necessary to take more measures.
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    How do I know if I have bed bugs?
    Our bed bug identification chart below can guide you in determining if you have bed bugs, as well as help you find a reliable exterminator. Common Name: Bed bug Scientific Family: Climex lectularius Linnaeus Unfed adult bed bugs are mahogany to rusty brown color. Engorged bed bugs are red-brown color after a blood meal.

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    How should bed bugs be submitted?
    Bed bugs should be submitted in a small leak-proof bottle or vial of 70 percent alcohol. Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol is suitable and readily available. Do not submit insects in water, formaldehyde, or without alcohol as they will readily ferment and decompose.

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    Are bed bugs a sign that you're not clean?
    If bed bugs do end up in your home, don't take it as a sign that you're not clean. "A bed bug infestation has nothing to do with cleanliness—you can pick them up in the finest hotels, and they can hitchhike into the cleanest homes at any time," Meek says.

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    Where do bed bugs hide?
    When not feeding, bed bugs hide in a variety of places. Around the bed, they can be found near the piping, seams and tags of the mattress and box spring, and in cracks on the bed frame and headboard. If the room is heavily infested, you may find bed bugs: In the seams of chairs and couches, between cushions, in the folds of curtains.

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