What is a bedbug?

Answer 1

Bed bugs are parasites that preferentially feed on humans. If people aren't available, they instead will feed on other warm- blooded animals, including birds, rodents, bats, and pets.

Bed bugs have been documented as pests since the 17th century. They were introduced into our country by the early colonists. Bed bugs were common in the United States prior to World War II, after which time widespread use of synthetic insecticides such as DDT greatly reduced their numbers. Improvements in household and personal cleanliness as well as increased regulation of the used furniture market also likely contributed to their reduced pest status.

Although above answer is basically correct, it needs to be noted Wikiamswers/answer.com is a worldwide site not exclusive to the USA and similarly bedbugs are a worldwide problem that affect peoples in tropical, temperate and cold climates worldwide and there is no nation in the world that does not have them. It is also incorrect to imply that poor personal hygiene is what attracts them into a home. According to pest extermination specialists here in the UK, where we have had a 700% increase in infestations over past five years, most new infestations seem to occur in the most spotlessly clean homes with high standards of hygiene. The commonest way they seem to get into homes is when bedbug eggs laid in people's luggage when they were away on holiday hatch and the newly born bugs are attracted to beds in their new home by the CO2 breathed out by people asleep in that home during the night.

Answer 2

bedbugs are something like when u go to sleep there are bedbugs i your matteress ur bed den when u wake up ur already bitten so u have red itchy marks on ur arm n leg where ever they bit u also bedbugs can be found in ur school, car, ur phone like ur keyboard n ur bed so be carefull makesure where ever u go its clean it happend to my friend 4 times

Answer 3

Here is a fact that most people already know: Bed bugs are not pleasant to have around!

But here are some other tidbits about the annoying critters:

• Bed bugs mostly feed on human blood (as opposed to Spot or Kitty).
• They multiply in generous amounts: they may lay up to five eggs per day!
• They don't need much to survive; bed bugs may live a year or more without a 'blood meal'.
• Bed bugs can be challenging to treat, and effective treatment requires a pest control professional.
• You may not need to discard your expensive mattresses, box springs or pillows if you find bed bugs in them.

See the related links for this information's source and more facts about bed bugs and how to treat the situation.

Answer 4

Bed Bugs are a common problem these days and they are especially found in beds and mattresses. These bugs and allergens can be avoided and bed can be protected with mattress protectors.

Answer 5

A bedbug is a small nocturnal insect of the family Cimicidae, which feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

Answer 6

Sounds like bedbugs you are referring to.