🐜 Bed bug
Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on human blood, usually at night while people are sleeping. They often hide in beds, mattresses, furniture, and cracks in walls.
What Bed Bugs Look Like
- Size: about 4–7 mm (similar to an apple seed)
- Color: reddish-brown
- Shape: flat and oval
- After feeding they become swollen and darker
Common Signs of Bed Bugs
- Itchy bites on skin, often in lines or clusters
- Small blood stains on sheets or pillows
- Tiny black spots (droppings) on mattress seams
- Seeing the bugs around the bed frame or mattress
Where They Hide
Bed bugs commonly hide in:
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Sofa seams
- Carpets
- Cracks in walls
- Behind pictures or wallpaper
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
- Wash bedding in hot water and dry on high heat.
- Vacuum mattresses, carpets, and furniture thoroughly.
- Use a mattress cover designed to trap bed bugs.
- Reduce clutter so they have fewer hiding places.
- Severe infestations may require professional pest control.
Important Tip
Bed bugs do not mean a home is dirty—they can travel in luggage, clothing, or used furniture.
✅ Quick action is important because bed bugs multiply quickly.
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