Bed bugs usually target exposed skins like neck, legs, arms, and face while you sleep. A typical bed bug bites might not be felt immediately and depending on the individual the effects might be felt after a couple of days. You may wonder are bed bug bites itchy? The answer is yes, the bites may lead to itching and welts.
They are tiny, oval-shaped, and brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of mammals. They usually have a flat body similar to the size of an apple seed. They are nocturnal insects that mean they feed mainly at night.
Bed bugs are serial hitchhikers. They can latch to clothing and properties of humans. They are wingless and cannot jump or fly although they possess the ability to move quickly on surfaces. Female bed bugs can lay as much as 500 eggs in a lifetime.
The life cycle of bed bugs is in three stages: eggs, nymphs, and adults. The eggs of a bed bug are white and translucent and often eggs are seen in clusters. The nymph stage is characterized by shedding of skins, and the constant need to feed on blood. The next stage is the adult bed bug. The adult bed bug will also feed as needed and will hide in unseen places during the daytime hours.
