A to Z of Pests

Bed Bugs

Cimex lectularius

Appearance

• 4 to 5mm long.
• Oval and flattened from back to underside, well developed legs, but wings absent.
• Mouthparts adapted to piercing and sucking.
• Red to brown in colour.

Lifecycle

• 200 – 500 eggs laid over a 2 month period in batches of 10 to 50.

Habits