Bed bug

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bed-bug

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Bed bug?Adults measure 5-7 mm in length, with a flattened, oval body
2. What is the scientific name?Cimex lectularius
3. What is the habitat?Cosmopolitan, found globally in human dwellings and associated environments
4. How do bed bugs feed and when do they bite?They use special mouthparts to pierce the skin and drink blood for 5-10 minutes. They usually bite at night while people sleep, but can bite if they are disturbed.
5. Where do bed bugs hide in a house?They like dark, tight places such as mattress seams, box springs, furniture joints, wall voids, and even behind electrical outlets.

Obligate Hematophage: An organism that requires blood as its sole source of nourishment for survival and reproduction.
Cryptic: Describes organisms that are hidden or concealed, making them difficult to find or observe.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools.