What are bed bugs?

Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. Bed bugs are reddish-brown in color, wingless, range from 1 millimeter (mm) to 7 mm (roughly the size of Lincoln’s head on a penny), and can live several months without a blood meal.

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1. What are bed bugs?
2. Where are bed bugs found?
3. Do bed bugs spread disease?
4. How do I know if I have a bed bug problem?
5. Have I been bitten by a bed bug?
6. How did I get bed bugs?
7. Who is at risk for getting bed bugs?
8. Suspect you have a bed bug problem. Who do you contact?