Bedbugs are small, blood-feeding insects capable of infesting any home, regardless of how clean it is. Although they do not transmit diseases to humans, their bites can cause itching, allergic reactions, and significant sleep disruption. Knowing how to identify them early and respond effectively is the best way to keep an infestation from getting out of hand.
Reddish-brown, flat, and the size of an apple seed: what bedbugs look like and where they hide
Cimex lectularius, the common bedbug, is a wingless, reddish-brown insect roughly the size of an apple seed. It is flat and oval-shaped, which allows it to squeeze into spaces as thin as a credit card — making it exceptionally difficult to find and dislodge.
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