Bedbugs
Bedbugs
Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius), pronounced as /ˈbɛdˌbʌɡ/, are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. The term "bedbug" is derived from the insect's preferred habitat of houses and especially beds or other areas where people sleep. Bedbugs are mainly active at night and can feed unnoticed on their hosts.
Life Cycle
Bedbugs undergo a process called Hemimetabolous metamorphosis, which means they do not have a pupal stage like butterflies or beetles. Instead, they hatch from eggs and immediately begin to look like small versions of adult bedbugs.
Habitat and Behavior
Bedbugs are experts at hiding. Their slim flat bodies allow them to fit into the smallest of spaces and stay there for long periods of time, even without a blood meal. Bedbugs are usually transported from place to place as people travel.
Health Risks
Bedbugs are not known to transmit any pathogenic microorganisms. However, they can cause other public health issues, so it’s important to pay close attention to preventing and controlling bed bugs.
Prevention and Control
Prevention and control of Bedbugs infestation involve a series of steps, including Integrated Pest Management. This includes using a combination of techniques such as heat treatment, mattress encasements, and insecticides.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bedbugs
- Wikipedia's article - Bedbugs
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