Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are insects that feed on blood. Their bites are often itchy, and sometimes painful. Adult bed bugs are about ¼ inch long and reddish brown, with oval, flat bodies. They are sometimes mistaken for ticks or cockroaches.

Some Basic Facts About Bed Bugs Spanish

Resources:
A Code of Practice for the Control of Bed Bug Infestations in Australia (Westmead Hospital et al July 2006).

Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guide # 44: Bed Bugs - Importance, Biology, and Control Strategies (August 2006)

Bed Bugs Fact Sheet (Univ. of Kentucky Dept. of Entomology, February 2006)

Bed Bugs Fact Sheet (Cornell University Cooperative Extension, August 2003)

Bed Bugs Fact Sheet (Westmead Hospital, NSW Australia, November 2003)