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In today's digital age, where information and opinions are posted and disseminated en masse and without verification, we are committed to comparing circulating information with expert knowledge to arrive at a more informed understanding. Together with The Bedbug Foundation in the UK, WALDEMAR actively participates in a consistent, open, and honest approach to bedbugs in Europe, ensuring their systematic and sustainable eradication without chemicals.
We hope this compilation of facts contributes to a better understanding, promotes good prevention, and curbs overreactions and speculation regarding bed bugs. And always remember, bed bugs are NOT a sign of poor hygiene!
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The bed bug is a species of bug (Hemiptera) and belongs
to the flat bug family (Cimicidae). Like all its species, it feeds exclusively on blood. Their development cycle goes through five stages. In each of these stages it needs food (blood) at least once in order to be able to develop further.
An adult bed bug feeds weekly.
However, it can also survive up to six months without food.
The five life cycles of the bed bug are shown here.
What are bed bugs?
How can I detect
bed bugs?
Bed bugs produce dark, watery feces once they have fed. These fecal traces are usually the first and best indicator of an infestation. Black ink-like stains on walls, mattresses, or bed frames are the most well-known signs of bed bugs. However, spiders, flies and cockroaches can also produce such spots.
