Bugs (Hemiptera)

Bedbugs are parasitic insects and feed exclusively on blood.

1. C. imex hemipterus (tropical bug):They have flattened, reddish-brown bodies and small, oval-shaped eggs.
2. Cimex lectularius (common or house bug):It adapts easily to the human environment and usually lives in temperate climates. It tends to have larger body hairs than other species.
3. Cimex adjunctus (bat bug): Has also been seen in tropical as well as more temperate regions. This species feeds mainly on bat blood, although it sometimes feeds on human blood.This species feeds mainly on bat blood, although it sometimes feeds on human blood.
4. Oeciacus vicarius (swallow bug): resembles the common swallow bug, and although they feed mainly on blood from swallows living on steep slopes and cliffs, they are likely to enter human habitats when bird migration occurs in southern and temperate climates.

It is important to accurately identify the species of bug before dealing with it. Incorrect identification and incorrect treatment method will result in a MH solution to the problem, which can be detrimental to your health as well.