FAQs on bed bugs

October 31, 2010

No, they are not a pest on turf. But bed bugs seem to be on everyone's mind these days, so we thought we'd fill you in on their rapidly changing status.

Q. What do bed bugs look like?

A. Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small (maximum 3/16 inch or 0.47 cm in length), brownish red insects with an oval, flattened shape. They have no wings, and are most active at night. They are rarely seen during the day.

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