Cimicids Flashcards
1
Q
order
A
hemiptera
2
Q
common name
A
bed bugs
3
Q
characteristics
A
painless bites
does not transmit disease
4
Q
types of mouthparts
A
piercing and sucking
5
Q
hosts
A
many animals and humans
6
Q
size
A
5-7mm
7
Q
life cycle
A
attach at night
they are only nocturnal
molt 5 times weekly
take 1 blood meal between each molt and another before laying eggs
8
Q
site of infection
A
skin
9
Q
clinical signs
A
bites can cause an allergic reaction
10
Q
diagnosis
A
identification of bugs
11
Q
treatment
A
treat environment, insecticides
