![]() They usually feed (bite) at night when the human host is sleeping but if hosts are present during the day and are sedentary, Bed Bugs will be active during the day to feed as well. What do Bed Bugs feed on?īed Bugs prefer to feed on human blood, but will feed on other mammals if human hosts are not present. The entire life cycle from the first instar/nymph to adult is typically 4 to 9 weeks, dependent of environmental conditions and availability of a host. They molt 5 times with each stage ranging from 14 to 30 days. The nymphal stage, which looks like a small adult, are the immature stage of the Bed Bug, and they need to start to feed immediately. The eggs hatch in about 7 to 14 days depending on environmental conditions. ![]() Their eggs are laid using a very sticky glue like adhesive to a site and are very hard to remove by hand. Eggs are usually laid in small clusters in cracks and crevices. The eggs are whitish in color and about 1 mm in size. Prior to feeding, they are flat however, after feeding with their piercing sucking type mouthparts, they turn dark red and appear elongated and bloated.Ī female is capable of laying 200 to 500 eggs, over her lifetime, depending on temperature and available hosts. Despite having no wings, they can crawl quickly over floors, walls and ceilings. Bed Bugs have a short broad head, flat thorax, and no wings. They have oval-shaped bodies, when unfed, and range from 1.5 mm to 6 mm long (see Life Cycle below). Bed Bug complaints and calls for information have been on the rise since the late 90's and are expected to increase as these insects are proliferating and disseminating at a rapid rate.Īdult Bed Bugs are large enough to see with the naked eye. and can be found almost anywhere people inhabit. The human Bed Bug or Cimex lectularius is the most commonly found species in homes, apartment buildings, hotels, etc. Generally Bed Bugs feed at night, but have been found to feed and be active during the day, usually near where a person may sleep or rest for long periods of time. What You Should Know about Bed Bugs - Province of Manitoba What are Bed Bugs?īed Bugs are "true bugs" that take blood meals mainly from humans, but will feed on other mammals. Provincial Grants and Prevention Materials Program How can I prevent Bed Bugs from entering my residence?.What would be considered evidence of Bed Bug activity if there are no eggs, nymphs or adults present?.
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