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milky white, one-millimeter eggs are visible to humans. Hatching within a week or two, baby bedbugs, called nymphs, start suckling blood as soon as their birth night falls. Following their molting five times - shedding skin - nymphs become mature and capable of reproducing more bedbugs.

Controversy seems to exist as to whether or not bedbugs spread diseases. There seems to be a consensus, however, that disease causing bacteria is often found in their saliva or at least on the mouthparts they insert when sucking blood. That said, there is a report at the Environmental Protection Agency released by Mrs. Susan Pearce suggesting bedbugs may have been the source of smallpox when that disease was rampant. This theory was conjectured over a century ago by Charles Campbell, M.D., of San Antonio, TX.

Bedbug hiding places mentioned herein are only a few places the little pests may choose to reside. So if you find or suspect bedbugs in your home, check everywhere-and bear in mind that as far as bedbugs are concerned, their only objective is to hide out in dark cozy places that are close to their blood hosts! Your main objective should be to get rid of bedbugs if you find any! There are some natural remedies available to help you do just that. You can also read about how to prevent bedbugs in the first place. This is particularly important if you like to travel.

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