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Bittng Pest
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are flat, oval insects about 1/4 inch long, reddish-brown in color, with no wings. Theyresemble apple seeds when engorged. These nocturnal biters hide in mattresses and furniture, causingitchy welts. Regular inspections and professional treatment are essential.

Fleas
Fleas are tiny, wingless insects, 1/16 inch long, dark reddish-brown, with powerful legs for jumping. They have flattened bodies that let them move easily through fur. They bite pets and humans, causing itching and transmitting tapeworms. Treat pets and vacuum frequently.

Midges
Midges are small, delicate flies about 1/8 inch long, with slender bodies, long legs, and patterned wings. Colors range from black to brown or gray. Biting midges (no-see-ums) can bite painfully in swarms near water. Use insect repellents outdoors.

Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are slender insects 1/8 to 3/8 inch long, with long legs, a proboscis for biting, and scaled wings. They are gray to brown. Females bite to feed on blood and can transmit diseases like West Nile virus. Eliminate standing water to control breeding.

Ticks
Ticks are arachnids 1/8 to 1/2 inch long, with flat, oval bodies that swell when feeding. Colors vary frombrown to reddish-brown or black. They attach to hosts and can transmit Lyme disease. Check for ticksafter outdoor activities and remove promptly.

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