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No one wants a case of bed bugs, so spotting bugs that look like bed bugs or unidentified bites on your body often incites panic. Because bed bugs are so small and elusive, they can also be difficult to identify. Our pest specialists can help you determine your particular pest problem and craft a solution to bring you peace of mind. The following is a list of five bugs that are often mistaken for bed bugs.

Color: Brown

Description: Bat bugs are the most similar to the bed bug of any on this list. Really the only observable difference between the two is that bat bugs have longer hairs on their heads.

Size: the size of an apple seed

Shape: Oval

Do Bat Bugs have wings? Bat Bugs have wing pads, but no functional wings.

Do Bat Bugs bite? Bat bugs will bite, but only if bats arent around.

Where are Bat Bugs found? Despite what their name suggests, bat bugs usually arent found on bats, but rather where bats live.

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Color: May range from pale brownish yellow to reddish brown to almost black

Description: Spider Beetles have long, thin legs and antennae, all covered with hairs. It has no neck as its head is directly connected to its body.

Size: 1/32-3/16 (1-5mm)

Shape: Usually oval

Do Spider Beetles have wings? Yes, but only some species can fly.

Do Spider Beetles bite? No.

Where are Spider Beetles found? Spider beetles are often found in wooden structures and near sources of food. Poor sanitation often leads to Spider Beetle infestations.

Color: Pale brown or creamy yellow

Description: Booklice closely resemble termites, with soft bodies and long, thin antennae.

Size: 1/32-1/4 (1-6mm)

Shape: Segmented (head and body are separate)

Do Booklice have wings? sometimes if present, there will be 4 held rooflike over body and rest

Do Booklice bite: No, but scientists believe their dead bodies in tandem with dust may contribute to asthma attacks.

Where are Booklice found? Booklice are often found in areas of high humidity, such as damp books, because they easily become dehydrated.

Color: Black with white pattern and orange/red scales

Description: The head of the Carpet Beetle is mostly hidden when looking from above, but short, visible antennae extend from it.varied carpet beetle

Size: 1/16-1/8 (2-3.8mm)

Shape: Oval

Do Carpet Beetles have wings? Yes, adults fly during the daytime.

Do Carpet Beetles bite? No, but they are known to cause dermatitis in humans, due to allergic reactions.

Where are Carpet Beetles found? Carpet beetles are typically found on flowers and sometimes on fabrics (specifically carpet). They are often brought inside on fresh-cut flowers.

Color: Reddish brown

Description: Fleas have long legs and round heads with a comb extending from Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), attacking also humans. Isolated opn whitethe mouth.

Size: Approximately

Shape: Laterally flattened and segmented

Do Fleas have wings? No.

Do Fleas bite? Yes, and the bites are traditionally very itchy. Additionally, fleas are a vector for various diseases.

Where found: Fleas are often brought in from outdoors on animals.

Whether or not your infestation is that of bed bugs, Ehrlich is here to help. Call us at 800-837-5520or contact us online to find out what our pest experts can do for you.

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