Bed bug eggs are often referred to as: egg casings, shells, or ova. Reports of bed bug infestations have been on the rise and identification of bed bug eggs is important in identifying a bed bug problem. Bed bug eggs are small, slightly pearly and yellowish-white in color. They are translucent like a jellybean and have a rounded cap at one end. When ready to hatch, the newly born bedbug is dark reddish-brown. Identify bed bug eggs can be very difficult for an untrained person. Though identifying eggs is a great way to find out if bed bugs are present, it’s just the beginning of eliminating an infestation.
Identify Bed Bug Eggs
Appearance of Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularius L.)
Two adult bed bugs in a petri dish (courtesy of Kim Jung)
Adult bed bugs, in general, are:
about the size of an apple seed (5-7 mm or 3/16 – 1/4 inch long);
long and brown, with a flat, oval-shaped body (if not fed recently);
balloon-like, reddish-brown, and more elongated (if fed recently);
a “true bug” (characteristics of true bugs include a beak with three segments; antenna that have four parts; wings that are not used for flying; and short, golden-colored hairs); and
smelly, with a “musty-sweetish” odor produced through glands on the lower side of the body.
Young bed bugs (also called nymphs), in general, are:
smaller, translucent or whitish-yellow in color; and
if not recently fed, can be nearly invisible to the naked eye because of coloring and size.
Bed bug eggs, in general, are:
tiny, the size of a pinhead;
pearl-white in color; and
marked by an eye spot if more than five days old.
Bed Bug Life Cycle
Life cycle of the bed bug. Photo Courtesy of Stephen Doggett, Department of Medical Entomology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
The life cycle of a bed bug is shown in the photograph below. During its lifetime, a bed bug will go through the following stages (Starting from the top left, moving counterclockwise):
Eggs (1mm).
1st stage nymph (1.5 mm).
2nd stage nymph (2 mm).
3rd stage nymph (2.5 mm).
4th stage nymph (3 mm).
5th stage nymph (4.5 mm).
Unfed adult female.
Unfed adult male.
Identify Bed Bug Eggs
Bed bug eggs are small, white, and oval-shaped. They are laid in batches of five to ten eggs at a time. The eggs are approximately 0.1 inches (2mm) long.
Bed bug eggs can be found almost anywhere, but they tend to hide in small crevices like the seams of mattresses and box springs, under loose wallpaper and behind electrical outlets.
Bed Bug eggs do not cause any damage on their own. However, once hatched, these blood-feeding insects can cause serious damage to your home or office by feeding on human blood.
AWESOME FIT: Fits True to size, great fit and feel – Wash with cold water, inside out. Want to make dad look like a super star? This shirt has a great look and cool fit. This men’s funny t shirt fits great and is great for men, teenagers and kids. Nothing beats a t shirts for a gift. When This Virus Is Over I Still Want Some Of You To Stay Away From Me. Makes A Great present for someone special.
TOP QUALITY: Our Graphic Tees Professionally screen printed designed in USA. Nothing beats our selection of funny sarcastic tshirts! It will make great father’s day gifts, birthday present, friend gift, dad gifts, Christmas gift. This is a great mens t shirt. Everyone needs a little humor and sarcasm.
GREAT FEEL: Our Shirts are 100% preshrunk cotton exceptions; AshGrey is 99/1cotton/poly; SportGrey is 90/10cotton/poly if available. Available in 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL Tee will bring adult humor out. The sarcasm laughs will flow. Graphic tee makes gift for dad. Great gift idea for teenagers, boys and girls, dads, uncles and best friends. Most designs have options for big and tall.
HAVE FUN: Get your humor on with this fun tee. The best funny tshirts. Sarcastic and novelty in one tee shirt. Birthday tshirt best cotton tee. Great ice breaker. Love the soft feel probably wear it day and night nothing beats tshirts you can sleep in. This cool and stylist t shirt is professional printed.
MAKES GREAT GIFT: Graphic tee makes best gift idea. Christmas, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, gift friends, brother/sister. Welcome home gift. Long lasting tees wear to party movie and all year. Perfect for back to school or a Christmas gift. Great for a graduation gift. See 2020 and give the best gift ever. Face it, they will love this with a matching Give them something they will wear all year long.
