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2. Bed bug season is here. How to identify risks and avoid ... - AOL

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   Their physical effects are mostly just obnoxious: itchy, swollen bug bites that could become infected if scratched enough. The psychological toll of bed bugs, including insomnia, anxiety and ...

3. Bed bug - Wikipedia

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   An adult bed bug is about 4 to 5 mm long. Bed bug infestations are primarily the result of two species of insects from genus Cimex: Cimex lectularius (the common bed bug) and Cimex hemipterus (the tropical bed bug). [3] These insects feed exclusively on blood and, at any stage of development, may survive up to 70 days without feeding. [8]

4. 20 Common Pictures of Bug Bites and How to Identify Their ...

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   Dr. Giangreco says ticks can prompt local reactions following a bite. The classic rash of Lyme's is called Erythema migrans. "It can be circular or oval shaped and have crusting," Dr. Giangreco says.

5. How to treat bug bites, according to doctors - AOL

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   While bug bites can subside on their ... temporary localized use of calamine can be helpful and have anti-itching effects, but chronic use can be irritating and drying to the skin,” she says ...

6. Cimex lectularius - Wikipedia

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   Cimex lectularius, or the common bed bug, is a species of Cimicidae. Its primary hosts are humans, and it is one of the world's major "nuisance pests." Although bed bugs can be infected with at least 28 human pathogens, no studies have found that the insects are capable of transmitting any of these to humans. [1]

7. Bed bug control techniques - Wikipedia

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   Bed bug infestations spread easily in connecting units and have negative effects on psychological well-being and housing markets. In response, many areas have specific laws about responsibilities upon discovering a bed bug infestation, particularly in hotels and multi-family housing units, because an unprofessional level of response can have the effect of prolonging the invisible part of the ...