1. What are bed bugs?
Not just a nursery rhyme, bed bugs are small wingless insects that feed on warm blooded animals. Adult bed bugs, as seen in the top photo, are reddish brown, oval in shape and with a flattened abdomen. They are not microscopic and can easily be seen with the naked eye. They are
approximately 4-5mm in length. Bed bug nymphs (bottom photo) are much smaller and can be more translucent in color. While small, they also can be seen without the aid of a microscope. There are numerous species of what are commonly called bed bugs including those that feed on birds and bats.