the Bed Bugs Eating

The bed bug likes to eat at night. He is a nocturnal blood feeder. He likes to find his host when it is sleeping and therefore lying still. This poses less of a risk for his well being, of course.

They are very quick moving animals and can easily get out of the way if needed.

They are very quick moving animals and can easily get out of the way if needed.

An adult bed bug will take up to fifteen minutes to feed from that one pierce. Most adults will be filled within ten minutes but can eat for up to fifteen.

The nymphs, or babies, will start to feed as soon as they are hatched and can find food or a host. When they do, the can only feed for as little as three to four minutes. As they grow, they will feed longer until they reach their adult size.

The bed bug does not need to eat very often. It can go several months without consuming any food. But, it will usually begin to seek out the host again after five days for another feeding. The bed bug will look for his host again when he is hungry as it will take him this long to digest the blood meal he has just consumed.