Adult bed bug
Cimex lectularius - Bed bug
Identification: Immature and adult bedbugs are very small, but evidence of them can be found in the form of rusty spots, dark spots on mattresses and furniture.
Notes: C. lectularius feeds on human blood. Bed bugs have become a problem recently presumably due to developing resistance to commonly used pesticides.
Pest Status: Usually feed at night and are found in mattresses or furniture. Do not transmit disease.
Management: Difficult.Professional management is recommended, and repeated efforts may be necessary.
Notes: C. lectularius feeds on human blood. Bed bugs have become a problem recently presumably due to developing resistance to commonly used pesticides.
Pest Status: Usually feed at night and are found in mattresses or furniture. Do not transmit disease.
Management: Difficult.Professional management is recommended, and repeated efforts may be necessary.