Cimicids

Question 1

order

Answer 1

hemiptera

Question 2

common name

Answer 2

bed bugs

Question 3

characteristics

Answer 3

painless bites

does not transmit disease

Question 4

types of mouthparts

Answer 4

piercing and sucking

Question 5

hosts

Answer 5

many animals and humans

Question 6

size

Answer 6

5-7mm

Question 7

life cycle

Answer 7

attach at night
they are only nocturnal
molt 5 times weekly
take 1 blood meal between each molt and another before laying eggs

Question 8

site of infection

Answer 8

skin

Question 9

clinical signs

Answer 9

bites can cause an allergic reaction

Question 10

diagnosis

Answer 10

identification of bugs

Question 11

treatment

Answer 11

treat environment, insecticides