Common Misconceptions About Bed Bugs
WouterThe first thing you should know about bedbugs is their shape and body. These insects have two antennae on either side of their heads, and they have a large, flat abdomen. These bugs are shiny, and will often have horizontal creases on their abdomens. Their antennae are about half the length of their body.
Bedbugs start out as nymphs. They are approximately 1.5mm long and off-white in colour. They shed their exoskeletons five times before becoming adults. Their abdomens are dark before they feed and become red after they have taken a blood meal. Adult bedbugs are similar in appearance to nymphs, but the size of their antennae is smaller.
Another common misconception about bedbugs is that they are bats. While bat bugs look similar to bed bugs, they are much different insects. Bats do not have wings or long antennae. Instead, they feed on humans or other warm-blooded animals. If you think that you have a bed bug infestation, you should call a bed bug exterminator and get the infestation treated. The only way to know for sure if the insects are bed bugs is to trap them and show them to a professional.
Another common misconception about bed bugs is that they cannot fly or jump. This misconception is largely unfounded, as bed bugs cannot jump. They can only move three or four feet per minute, and do not have strong hind legs to make them fly. However, they can hitchhike on people and their belongings.
