Bed bug is a small, flattened, wingless, reddish brown insects. This insect feed solely on the blood of warm blooded animals including human beings. The adult is approximately 5-8 mm long whereas nymphs look similar to fully developed adults but are more yellowish brown in colour.

However bed bug causes sleeplessness. Before sucking blood the bedbug inject saliva secretion into the blood stream which may rise to itching sensation cause of sensitive individuals. In the most cases a small, swollen rash may develop at the site of bite. Bedbugs are not known to transmit any diseases.

Bedbug are nocturnal, they infest mostly bedrooms and prefer to feed in darkness. They leave black faecal spots in the area of their harborage. When crushed or disturbed, bed bugs releases unpleasant smell.

Bed bug are the most difficult to eradicate. Practicing hygiene, deep cleaning and the use of amateur insecticides will help to keep bed bug numbers under control. Certainly, professional treatment will be required to eradicate such infestation.