Bed Bugs
Pest Description
Bed bug is a small, flattened, wingless, reddish brown insect. This insect feed solely on the blood of warm-blooded animals including human beings. The adult is approximately 5-8 mm long whereas nymphs look similar to fully developed adults but are more yellowish brown in colour
Risk
However, bed bug causes sleeplessness. Before sucking blood the bed bug inject saliva secretion into the blood stream which may give rise to itching sensation case of sensitive individuals. In most cases a small, swollen rash may develop at the site of bite. Bed bugs are not known to transmit any diseases.
Behavior
Bed bugs are nocturnal; they infest mostly bedrooms and prefer to feed in darkness. They leave black faecal spots in the area of their harborage. When crushed or disturbed, bed bugs release unpleasant smell.
