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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.
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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.
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