What are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that can infest homes, hotels, and other places where people live or stay for extended periods.
While bed bugs are known for their ability to crawl and hide in small crevices, they cannot fly. Unlike mosquitoes or flies, bed bugs lack the wings and muscles necessary for sustained flight. But, they do have wing pads. These are two plate-like structures found just behind the insect’s head.
These bugs used to have wings and at one time they were able to fly. Their wing pads are sometimes called vestigial wings. Over time, these insects had less and less need for wings, so they eventually just stopped developing them. Today, they no longer have wings because they don’t need them to survive.
However, they can travel short distances by hitching rides on clothing, luggage, or other personal items. This is why bed bugs are often found in places where people sleep or relax, such as beds, couches, and chairs. If you suspect that you have a bed bug infestation, it is important to seek professional pest control services to eliminate the problem.
Conclusion
No, bed bugs can not fly or jump, however they can crawl rapidly. They come out at night and hide out in day. Their common hiding places are beds and its different parts and in cracks and crevices of walls, floors and furniture.
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