What is the difference between bed bugs and stink bugs?
They are both arthropods, but the bed bug belongs to the family Pentatomidae and the stink bug belongs to the family Cimicidae.
Bed bugs are a kind of yellow to reddish brown color. The adults are about ¼ inch long. The babies are really tiny. They are flat and have an oval shape. Their bodies go from flat to round as the suck blood. They do not have wings and therefore do not fly. When they bite and suck, they leave red itchy welts on the skin. They like dark places and are usually found in beds, couches, carpets, and chairs. Bringing used furniture in you home could cause an infestation.
Stink bugs are sometimes called shield bugs because they are shaped like a shield. They are about ¼ inch long. They are called stink bugs because they leave a foul odor when they are smashed. They can also leave an odor on things they touch. They have wings and do fly. They will also bite. Their bites are painful, and may cause an allergic reaction. They come in many different colors that help them blend in with the environment they live in. Some of the colors they come in are brown, green, red and black and purple. Most are solid color, but some are speckled or have designs on them.
Fruit trees and vegetable gardens are favorite spots for stink bugs. They sometimes eat other bugs, but they mostly eat fruits and vegetables. They can really damage a lot of fruits and vegetables in your garden. They can also get under siding and other places around your house where they live until winter is over. Stink bugs like light and will sometimes hang around doors and windows at night in order to get inside your home when they are opened. If you suspect they are living around you home, it is best to be careful when opening doors and window so they don’t get inside.
At the same time thoroughly clean the house furniture. If it is possible, take apart the frame of the bed and search for bed bugs. Search in every last corner and cranny. Cleaning can be another effective strategy for eliminating bedbugs by natural means. The heating doesn’t just eliminate the bed bugs, but get rid of their specific ovum.
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