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Bookmark or Share- How to check for bed bugs — and what to do if you find themBed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans or animals. They do not transmit diseases, but their bites can cause itching, discomfort, and allergic reactions. Bed bugs are experts at hiding in small spaces; spotting them requires close inspection — particularly of sleeping areas.
- Bedbugs - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicBedbugs are small, reddish-brown blood-sucking, wingless insects. Bedbug bites usually clear up without treatment in a week or two. Bedbugs aren't known to spread disease, but they can cause an allergic reaction or a severe skin reaction in some people. Bedbugs are about the size of an apple seed.
- Bed Bugs Appearance and Life Cycle | US EPA - U.S. Environmental ...Knowing what to look for is the first step in identifying and controlling bed bugs. There are many bugs that look like bed bugs, so an accurate identification is a critical first step to avoid costly treatment for the wrong bug.
- How to Find Bed Bugs | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUnderstanding the behavior of bed bugs (how they eat, live, and reproduce) will help you to find an infestation before it becomes established and to monitor for the presence of bed bugs after your home has been treated.
- Bed Bugs: Get Them Out and Keep Them Out | US EPAPrevent, identify, and treat bed bug infestations using EPA’s step-by-step guides, based on IPM principles. Find pesticides approved for bed bug control, check out the information clearinghouse, and dispel bed bug myths.
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