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Other Common Bugs

Earwig

  • Length: 1/2-1 inch.

  • Dark brown in color.

  • Like to hide in dark moist places at night, and are active during the day.

  • Pincher is not strong and does not cause pain.

  • Despite the rumors they do not crawl into your ears.

Flea

  • Length: 1/16-1/4 inch.

  • Incredible jumpers.

  • When bitten skin becomes irritable because of toxins in the flea's saliva.

  • Washing your pet will not help the situaiton.

  • They lay eggs in fibrous materials like the carpet.

Striped Bark Scorpoin

  • Length: 2-2.5 inch.

  • The striped bark scorpion is yellowish to tan in color and wears two characteristic stripes down its back.

  • They eat a lot of things you probably don’t much care for, including centipedes, flies, and spiders.

  • Active at night and spend their days seeking shelter in cool, damp places

Bed Bug

 

  • Length: 1/4 inch.

  • Bedbugs are flat, round and reddish brown.

  • They aren't known to transmit disease or pose any serious medical risk, but leave annoying itchy and unsightly bites.

  • Attack at night, typically hide in dark crevices like the trim of the wall or even electrical outlets.

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