Bed Bugs History

BED BUGS HISTORY Bed bugs probably received their common name from their habit of feeding on humans while they sleep in their beds. Bed bugs have also been called "red coates," "mahogany flats," and "wall-lice." Bed bugs have been a household pest issue for more than 3,300 years, dating back to ancient Egypt. They were first brought to the United States by early colonists, where they thrived for many decades. Bed Bug Anatomy antenna head. -clypeus pronotum Actual Size of a Bed Bug wing pad- abdomen- -leg Life-cycle of the Bed Bug 1990000 2nd stage 4th stage 1st stage larva 5th stage larva (J mm leng 6th stage larva Adult (55 ma lang egg larva larva (25 mm long (45 mi lang (L5 mm leng (2=a lang Takes repeated blood Takes a blood meal and molts meals over several weeks. Females lay up to 5 eggs per day, continously 1295 N. US HWY 1, SUITE 6, ORMOND BEACH, FL 32174 (386) 673 1557 | www.bugandtermitecontrol.com Follow Universal Control in: UNIVERSAL PEST CONTROL "Best Service Under The Sun"