Cimex lectularius, which are found in the northern temperate climates of North America, Europe, and Central Asia, are parasitic insects that are small and elusive. Commonly called bedbugs they 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 bedbug that is more commonly found in tropical climates like Africa, Asia and semitropical areas.
The name bedbug has been given to this particular bug because of its habit to infest houses, particularly beds, couches and any other common area a person might sleep. Bedbugs are mainly active at night, and are capable of feeding unnoticed by their host. Bedbugs have several different names, including the wall louse, mahogany flat, chinche, redcoat, crimson rambler and heavy dragoon. The Bedbugs were largely eradicated in the developed world by powerful insecticides such as DDT in the early 1940's but since about 1995 they have been resurging.
The common bedbug is the best adapted species to human environments. It can be found in temperate climates throughout the world. Bedbugs can survive in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. However, bedbugs cannot survive however 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.
The name bedbug has been given to this particular bug because of its habit to infest houses, particularly beds, couches and any other areas a person sleeps. Bedbugs are mainly active at night, and are capable of feeding unnoticed by their dinner victim. The Bedbugs were largely destroyed in the 1940's in the developed world by powerful insecticides such as DDT. But bedbugs have resurged since about 1995 and have become a major nuisance.
The name bedbug has been given to this particular bug because of its habit to infest houses, particularly beds, couches and any other common area a person might sleep. Bedbugs are mainly active at night, and are capable of feeding unnoticed by their host. Bedbugs have several different names, including the wall louse, mahogany flat, chinche, redcoat, crimson rambler and heavy dragoon. The Bedbugs were largely eradicated in the developed world by powerful insecticides such as DDT in the early 1940's but since about 1995 they have been resurging.
The common bedbug is the best adapted species to human environments. It can be found in temperate climates throughout the world. Bedbugs can survive in a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. However, bedbugs cannot survive however 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.
The name bedbug has been given to this particular bug because of its habit to infest houses, particularly beds, couches and any other areas a person sleeps. Bedbugs are mainly active at night, and are capable of feeding unnoticed by their dinner victim. The Bedbugs were largely destroyed in the 1940's in the developed world by powerful insecticides such as DDT. But bedbugs have resurged since about 1995 and have become a major nuisance.
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