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Red insect with some black spots on lower body - Cimex lectularius
Copyright © 2013 Meh

Red insect with some black spots on lower body - Cimex lectularius
Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
May 17, 2013
Size: .75 cm (l)
Possibly this has been biting or stinging people in the house. Plays dead very convincingly when the container is moved, and hides fantastically.

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Red insect with some black spots on lower body - Cimex lectularius Red insect with some black spots on lower body - Cimex lectularius
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Contributed by Meh on 17 May, 2013 - 10:27am
Last updated 18 May, 2013 - 7:36pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Mike Quinn, 18 May, 2013 - 7:36pm login or register to post comments

Cimicidae
Appears to be Cimicidae - Bed Bugs

Please wait for the Cimicidae experts to comment.
Thanks
… Maury J. Heiman, 17 May, 2013 - 10:29am login or register to post comments

 
control
I would suggest immediate control measures if you found this in your house.

My suggestion is Envincio products such as this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008B9WXO8

or this one:
http://www.envincio.com/products/brands/elite/prentox-exciter/
… Royal M. Tyler, Jr., 17 May, 2013 - 12:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Bugguide
Does not or should not make suggestions on control measures, not knowing any of the situation or environmental conditions, especially in the case of something as difficult as bed bugs. Its not as simple as spraying some insecticide around. Bedbugs have made a comeback due to the fact that they have become resistant to insecticides, such as DDT. Please contact your local health department for assistance.
… Guy A. Hanley, 17 May, 2013 - 3:57pm login or register to post comments

 
pest control
I am a pesticide professional, having over 20 years experience in the chemical business. I only make knowledgeable recommendations.
I do agree that bedbugs can be serious, and if the problem is not treated immediately by the homeowner or a pest control professional it can be a serious health problem.
I will refrain from making recommendations in the future. Sorry.
… Royal M. Tyler, Jr., 17 May, 2013 - 7:11pm login or register to post comments

 
Contact your local county extension folks for advice
.
Yes, this is a bedbug which is a serious pest.

Fairfax Cooperative Extension
.
Featured Creatures - U. of Florida
Prevention and Control of Bed Bugs in Residences - U. of Minnesota
Bed Bugs - U. of Kentucky
Factsheet - Ohio State University
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… Mike Quinn, 18 May, 2013 - 7:34pm login or register to post comments

 
Cimicidae
Thank you very much!
… Meh, 17 May, 2013 - 10:37am login or register to post comments

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