How Big Bed Bugs Are
WouterThe size of bed bugs depends on their life cycle and their diet. An adult bed bug is between two and five millimeters long, while the nymph is about one and a half millimeters long. Because they are immature and cannot fly, they are often mistaken for other insects. Bed bug nymphs are often very small and difficult to spot. However, it is important to know that their size is based on their food intake, not on their body size.
Baby bed bugs are brown or tan in color, and will have a flattened body. Once they mature, the flattened body will become more pronounced. Adult bed bugs will reach a length of five to seven millimeters and are reddish brown. The only difference between an adult and a baby bed bug is that adult bed bugs do not shed their exoskeleton; they retain it until they die. A bed bug can live up to 10 months.
Bed bugs can be a nuisance if they have infested your bedroom. They can be particularly hard to remove, so it’s important to take measures to prevent an infestation from reoccurring. Luckily, a few simple steps can help you rid your home of these annoying insects.
