Bedbugs
Bedbugs emerge from their daytime hiding places to bite their victims at night. They are evil-smelling pests whose bites can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. The links here will help you explore the fascinating characteristics of bedbugs, and guide you in eradicating them from your home.
Cimex Lectularius
This is an article by Dr. Arthur Huntley about the appearance and behavior of the bedbug, with details about how the insect goes about finding and biting its prey. He describes the results of the bite and lists the diseases that bedbugs carry but rarely transmit.
This is an article by Dr. Arthur Huntley about the appearance and behavior of the bedbug, with details about how the insect goes about finding and biting its prey. He describes the results of the bite and lists the diseases that bedbugs carry but rarely transmit.
Bedbugs
This is a Virginia Cooperative Extension fact sheet about bedbugs, with a fine ink drawing of the insect.
This is a Virginia Cooperative Extension fact sheet about bedbugs, with a fine ink drawing of the insect.
Bedbugs and Their Control
A Michigan State University Extension fact sheet about bedbugs, including a brief discussion of their association with bats. If you have bedbugs in your home, you probably have bats in your attic.
A Michigan State University Extension fact sheet about bedbugs, including a brief discussion of their association with bats. If you have bedbugs in your home, you probably have bats in your attic.
Bedbugs Fact Sheet
University of Maine Extension fact sheet about bedbugs, with a photograph of a feeding bedbug. This site provides details on how to eliminate them from your home.
University of Maine Extension fact sheet about bedbugs, with a photograph of a feeding bedbug. This site provides details on how to eliminate them from your home.
Cimex Lectularius
This is an article from Animal Diversity Web about the common bedbug, with interesting information about their sexual behavior.
This is an article from Animal Diversity Web about the common bedbug, with interesting information about their sexual behavior.