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Bed Bugs
Cimex lecturlarius
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Bed bugs are often found in or around beds, including mattresses, box springs and bed frames. Bed Bugs also hide behind baseboards, picture frames, wallpaper and other cracks and crevices. Bed Bugs can survive in temporary habitats like suitcases or the seats of buses and cars. Nocturnal.
Distinguishing Characteristics
About 1/4″ in length. Flat, brown and broad oval in shape when unfed. After eating, their swollen bodies are more elongated and reddish