{"id":6626,"date":"2023-11-03T11:34:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T03:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=6626"},"modified":"2023-11-03T11:34:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T03:34:11","slug":"bed-bugs-in-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/bed-bugs-in-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"Bed Bugs in Bed? Debunking the 10 Biggest Bedbug Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to get rid of bed bugs? Those creepy crawlies you spotted on your bed might actually just be bugs that resemble bed bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ebee7655b5b6eaa37934f58f93f67099\">Thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2023\/oct\/06\/bedbugs-paris-fears-of-international-infestation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an outbreak reported in France<\/a> and elsewhere in Europe, renewed attention has been drawn to cimex lectularius, the pests more commonly known as bed bugs. As with any panic in the news cycle, it\u2019s important to separate fact from fiction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s clear up the biggest myths about bed bug infestation and check out some of the other bugs that look like bed bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/bed-bugs-in-bed\/#10_Bedbugs_Myths_Debunked\" title=\"10 Bedbugs Myths Debunked\">10 Bedbugs Myths Debunked<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/bed-bugs-in-bed\/#Bugs_That_Resemble_Bed_Bugs\" title=\"Bugs That Resemble Bed Bugs\">Bugs That Resemble Bed Bugs<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/bed-bugs-in-bed\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Bedbugs_Myths_Debunked\"><\/span><strong>10 <strong>Bedbugs<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Myths Debunked<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Bedbugs live on mattresses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Bed bug\u2019 is a bit of a misnomer. While bed bugs on mattresses haunt the popular imagination, they actually live on all kinds of surfaces. <strong>Bedbugs live on couches, chairs, clothing, floors and carpets, ceilings, dressers, cracks in the wall, and other places aside from the bed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018bed bugs on mattresses\u2019 idea likely emerged because they prefer dark, tight locations, like mattress seams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bedbugs are microscopic or invisible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bed bug is larger than you might think, and is visible. <strong>An adult bedbug grows up to 5mm.<br><\/strong><br>The idea that bedbugs are invisible might come from confusing dust mites with bedbugs. Dust mites also occupy beds, including mattresses and pillows, but are totally invisible to the human eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You can get diseases from bedbug bites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, <strong>bed bugs don\u2019t transmit disease<\/strong>. Bedbug bites cause itching and irritation, and at worst, allergic reactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are far from life threatening, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore a bedbug problem. Acting fast is crucial because infestations significantly impact quality of life. <strong>Sleeplessness, poor mental health, and potentially secondary infections<\/strong> are unpleasant to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Bedbugs can fly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can bed bugs fly? Absolutely not. <strong>No type of cimex lectularius has wings, so they can\u2019t fly. <\/strong>Phew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, fleas and bed bugs differ in that fleas jump with ease and at speed, whereas <strong>bed bugs only crawl.<\/strong> In other words, it\u2019s harder for bedbugs to travel than for a flea or roach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Cimicidae live long<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since they feed on blood, bedbugs and other <strong>Cimicidae don\u2019t usually live very long without feeding<\/strong>. They may live up to three months without blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in colder areas, they are capable of slowing down their metabolism, which could extend their life up to a year. If possible, <strong>keep the house warm while you deal with a bed bug infestation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Bedroom bugs breed fast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many small pests are fast reproducers, potentially laying hundreds of eggs a day. Surprisingly, <strong>bed bugs are slow at reproducing compared to other bugs and pests.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bed bugs lay 1 egg a day, which takes at least 10 days to hatch and nearly 2 months to mature. This means there is a window to get the bed bug infestation under control if you act fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Bedbugs favor dirty places<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like nits and fleas, <strong>a common misconception about bed bugs is that they thrive on unsanitary conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured, if you spot bed bugs in your home, it\u2019s not a sign that you\u2019re dirty or unhygienic. While good home hygiene habits help you spot and deal with a bed bug infestation faster, <strong>bedbugs don\u2019t discriminate when it comes to populating clean or unclean spaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f24c8ed5a46d80dc28b7bac0fe0665d8\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\">The best cure for bed bugs is, as the old saying goes, prevention. Find out exactly <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-hygiene-habits\/\">how you can prevent bed bug infestations<\/a> from getting out of hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. You can kill bed bugs naturally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The worst part about bed bugs is that they are difficult to get rid of. <strong>Under no circumstances should you attempt to get rid of bed bugs \u2018naturally\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of resistance development, even <strong>pesticides are unlikely to be completely effective at killing bed bugs<\/strong>. Fumigation and heat treatments are required. Sadly, these are not only expensive, but quite invasive and time consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Bed bugs hate light<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bedbugs appear to have a preference for darkness<\/strong>. The reason you\u2019ll find bed bugs on mattresses is because the seams provide a dark and cramped space for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>bed bugs are not totally averse to light<\/strong>, and they certainly won\u2019t die by being exposed to light. Again, you will be able to see bed bugs if they emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. I need to throw my furniture away after a bed bug infestation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The cure for bed bugs isn\u2019t throwing away your furniture! <\/strong>Throwing out furniture with bedbugs on it increases the risk of exposing other people\u2019s homes to bed bugs, so refrain from putting it out on the street.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Destroying the furniture might not be necessary if dealt with appropriately<\/strong>. Contact a professional pest control specialist who will advise the best methods for containing and eliminating the infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bugs_That_Resemble_Bed_Bugs\"><\/span><strong>Bugs That Resemble Bed Bugs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsure if you actually have a bed bug infestation? While a professional pest control service will confirm what\u2019s going on, put your mind at ease by familiarizing yourself with bugs that look like bed bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Carpet Beetles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most commonly mistaken \u2018bed bug\u2019 is probably the carpet beetle, also known as a skin beetle. There\u2019s thousands of different species of them, and from afar look pretty similar to a bed bug.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, carpet beetles may grow up to 12mm and are usually found along the edges of carpets and rugs. This is because they feed off of animal materials (including fur, silk, leather) rather than blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varied-carpet-beetle-Anthrenus-verbasci-home-and-storage-pest.jpg\" alt=\"Varied carpet beetle Anthrenus verbasci home and storage pest.\" class=\"wp-image-6637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varied-carpet-beetle-Anthrenus-verbasci-home-and-storage-pest.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varied-carpet-beetle-Anthrenus-verbasci-home-and-storage-pest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Varied-carpet-beetle-Anthrenus-verbasci-home-and-storage-pest-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Bat Bugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bat bugs look very similar to bed bugs, but they are far less likely to populate your home. As the name would imply, they emerge where there are bats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, it\u2019s highly unlikely you\u2019ll have an infestation of bat bugs unless there\u2019s also bats living in a chimney or attic. The bugs may remain even after bats have been removed, so if you\u2019re aware that your home once housed bats, be on the lookout for bat bugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cimex-pipistrelli-european-bat-bug.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cimex-pipistrelli-european-bat-bug.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cimex-pipistrelli-european-bat-bug-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cimex-pipistrelli-european-bat-bug-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Booklice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From afar, booklice might resemble bed bugs. But they aren\u2019t lice, and are a much easier problem to deal with. A closer look reveals they are more elongated in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They feed on mold and fungus, hence why they may be found in old, damp books and other super humid places. Staying on top of mold development and damp by regularly using a dehumidifier will prevent them and potentially even wipe them out, since they dehydrate fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Psocids-of-the-genus-Liposcelis.jpg\" alt=\"Psocids of the genus Liposcelis.\" class=\"wp-image-6635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Psocids-of-the-genus-Liposcelis.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Psocids-of-the-genus-Liposcelis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Psocids-of-the-genus-Liposcelis-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Baby Cockroaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bed bugs don\u2019t have wings, so it might seem strange to mistake a roach for a bed bug. But baby cockroaches, or nymphs, are yet to develop wings, so they may resemble them. The large antennae cockroaches have should give them away as bed bug imposters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cockroaches pose a greater risk to human health than bed bugs because they carry many disease-causing bacteria, including salmonella.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Fleas &amp; Head Lice&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleas and head lice are similar to bed bugs in that they are parasites that survive off blood provided by a host. In the case of fleas and head lice, that\u2019s most likely your pets or your young children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fleas and head lice are much more agile than bed bugs, and you\u2019ll see them leap around rapidly. There are many effective treatments available for dealing with both. Bed bugs don\u2019t have wings, and are confined to crawling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Magnified-view-of-a-flea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Magnified-view-of-a-flea.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Magnified-view-of-a-flea-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Magnified-view-of-a-flea-768x605.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we\u2019d hate to add fire to the fuel, the renewed fear of bed bugs is somewhat warranted, if only because getting rid of a bed bug infestation is costly, time consuming, and invasive if left too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that bed bugs do not carry diseases, are relatively slow at reproducing, and aren\u2019t nearly as agile as cockroaches, fleas, and headlice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0e21d48e9ba99ad2582a39b45eb4f44b\"><em>Sources:<br><br>EPA <br><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bedbugs\/top-ten-tips-prevent-or-control-bed-bugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bedbugs\/top-ten-tips-prevent-or-control-bed-bugs<\/em><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bedbugs\/introduction-bed-bugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/bedbugs\/introduction-bed-bugs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7a87593ebbf3261da87917fe7ecf10bd\"><em>Planet Natural<br><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetnatural.com\/bugs-that-look-like-bed-bugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.planetnatural.com\/bugs-that-look-like-bed-bugs\/<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-36011182aaec8ae9462d275b8fb1a049\"><em>Scientific American\u00a0<\/em><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/what-are-bedbugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/what-are-bedbugs\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to get rid of bed bugs? Those creepy crawlies you spotted on your bed might actually just be bugs that resemble bed bugs. Thanks to an outbreak reported in France and elsewhere in Europe, renewed attention has been drawn to cimex lectularius, the pests more commonly known as bed bugs. As with any panic &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/bed-bugs-in-bed\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Bed Bugs in Bed? 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