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Bedbugs

Once a common pest worldwide, a decline was seen during the past century mainly due to good sanitary practices and effective insecticides. A noticeable reoccurrence has been recently documented. Two main species exist, Cimex Lectularius and Cimex Hemipterus.

1,085 Questions

Are lovebugs real?

Technically no but it is partially true. There is a few bugs that can be considered love bugs or such. They all have very strong mating smells That is the answer.

A big bug ate 54 smaller bugs in 4 days each day it ate 5 more bugs it did on the day before?

This question isn't complete, but I just saw this in my son's homework. The question, with this data, is how many bugs were eaten:

-on the first day

-on the fourth day

Day 1 = X

Day 2 = X+5

Day 3 = X+10

Day 4 = X+15

4X + 30 = 54

4X = 54-30

4X = 24

X= 6

Day 1 = 6

Day 4 = 21

How do i get rid of the fear of bugs literally there was a bug in my room and i fell out of my bed and it wasnt near me?

To get rid of your fear of bugs, you can keep bug spray next to your bed. You can also accept the fact that bugs are a part of our lives and that is normal. If you really have a strong fear that is interfering with normal activities, you may need to speak to a fear prevention expert or psychiatrist.

What happens under the skin when a bed bug bites?

The needle-like sucking organ goes trough a thin piece of the skin. Then blood is sucked for a couple of minutes and then the organ is withdrawn. The organ is a modified version of the maxillae and mandibles of the bug.

When do you know when you got rid off bed bugs?

Keep your matress outside to get the sunlight all the day long, turn it upside down after 4 hours, wash all the clothes of your bed, put the pillow and pillow case on the matress.

Do it every week. You can use a hair dryer everyday on the blanket, pillow case and matress during 3 minutes everyday.

What process should you use to perform bed bug extermination yourself?

You should bleach them to exterminate bed bug. You can find more ways and methods at wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_get_rid_of_bed_bugs

Can bed bugs cause permanent health damage?

They do not cause long term damage. However, some people are allergic to them, so bed bugs can be fatal. Bed bugs give humans rashes on their necks and faces. Some people may not see rashes at all.

How can a damaged fingernail bed be cured the fingernail continually grows with a deep split from the bed to the cuticle?

I would like to know the answer, but I wanted to assure you that you are not alone. this is happening on my thumbnail and once the split reaches the top of my nail, I don't know what will happen. the only thing I know is to see a dermatologist. Please tell me if yoiu find information. Good luck. Carole

Can you see a picture of one baby bed bug?

Bed bugs are really tiny but some adults grow to an amazing and gross size of 4-5mm

What insects build nests?

No.Two or three days after the female mosquito has eaten, she can lay about 200 eggs on the surface of the water. This water can be in a puddle, a pond, or even a salt marsh. The eggs float around until they stick to some grasses. It usually takes 2-3 days for the babies (wrigglers) to hatch. They eat very tiny plants and animals in the water. After they have eaten enough, the wrigglers become a pupa. Inside the pupa, they change from a wriggler into an adult mosquito in less than a week. Some female mosquitoes survive the winter, but many only live for 25 days. Often, the males only live for a week.

Do exterminators have a way of ridding a home of bedbugs?

Bedbugs are one of the hardest pests to get rid of, but exterminators do have means of exterminating the little buggers. The chemicals used are quite harsh, however it is necessary in order to eradicate the unwanted houseguests.

How do catch bed bugs?

At night when the lights are out. They respond to body heat. That's why they bite you when your sleep. Quickly turn on the lights and you'll see them crawling. I had it real bad, come to find out they build a nest under my mattress. There were hundreds of them. Make sure you check your crease of your mattress that is where they hide out. Good luck!

What ointment is best for bed bug bites?

I dont know , i am looking for the ointment that is best to used on bed bug bites, to help clear them up and stop the inching.

Can you use mupirocin ointment on bed bug bites?

Yes just about any antibacterial can be used to prevent secondary infection but the important thing is to choose one with anti-itch properties. I recommend Lanacane maximum strength anti itch medication cream or similar.

What are the best over the counter bed bug sprays?

There are several marketed bed bug sprays that are well reviewed including one from Green Earth that is not harmful to humans or the environment. Many people also control bedbugs with sprayed rubbing alcohol, heat, cold, vacuuming and other methods (or combinations of methods).