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Small bug found in Montreal apartment

Small bug found in Montreal apartment
Montreal, Downtown County, Quebec, Canada
February 15, 2018
Size: <0.5cm diameter

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I hate to bring bad news
But this is a bed bug (genus Simex).

 
It's Cimex, not Simex.
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ugh
That's what I thought. My friend only found one on a box, not on her bed. She couldnt find any more after tearing the place apart. No bites. Does this require an exterminator?

 
It depends
Bed bugs are incredibly elusive. They hide in the tiniest cracks, and even if there are no adults, you can only hope they didn't lay eggs. The best thing to do is call an exterminator at the first sign of bedbugs. The sooner you catch them, the less hassle it will be later (speaking from experience, unfortunately). That being said, if you decide not to call right away, I would carefully keep an eye out for more. Also pay attention to any insect bites (especially around the waist area). If you have bites turn up, or see more, I would call an exterminator.

 
thanks
Okay, thank you very much! She will call tomorrow.

One more question (sorry). The bug was found at my girlfriend's place (at which I sleep regularly, and vice versa). Would you usually recommend I call an exterminator also, or just wait to see what her exterminator says?

 
No problem
Hmm... Bedbugs do have a way of traveling - they'll hide in socks, clothes, etc. - but I would wait. Getting rid of bed bugs can be expensive (at least here in the U.S.). I had them in my bedroom after visiting a friend. However, my brother's bedroom (right across from mine) was clean the whole time. So hopefully it'll just be your girlfriend's place, and not yours. Just keep a careful eye out at your place.

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