Can Bed Bugs See at Night?
WouterBedbugs are nocturnal insects and they can be seen with the naked eye. Adults are oval-shaped and resemble a seed, while their nymphs are translucent and only half the size of a grain of rice. They feed on human blood by inserting their sharp proboscis into the skin. The resulting engorgement can last for several days.
While bedbugs are nocturnal, they will feed during the day, too. This means that if you suspect that you have a bedbug infestation, you should immediately call a pest control professional. You may need to open the curtains to allow natural light into your home. You can also use a magnifying glass to check small crevices.
A large infestation of bedbugs can be detected by detecting clusters of the insects on the bed. If you find these clusters, you should contact a professional pest control company for a comprehensive extermination. It will take a few weeks to eradicate the infestation. If you are not able to find any bugs, you should try using a trap instead.
Although bedbug bites are not dangerous, they can cause an allergic reaction. If you are allergic to bedbugs, you should consult a medical professional. In some rare cases, bedbugs have been linked to strange illnesses. One case reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal involved a 60-year-old man who suffered from anemia due to the bites. Another study reported that bedbugs can cause asthma.
