Bed bug colony is becoming a major problem to the United States population. The population of bed bugs in the United states is rapidly increasing. Reactions to bed bug bites can be severe and cause blackened, scabbed and blood-filled skin with blisters. Chiggers also known as day ticks are closely related to spiders. Ticks are widely distributed throughout the United States. Chiggers are parasites that feed on blood, As they feed on their host they inject an enzyme which digests the blood cells and other parts of the body. Ticks spread germs by moving from one organism to another. They can easily pass diseases from one animal to another or from an infected animal to humans. These tiny creatures have been known to bring down empires, but as a standalone entity they’re actually much less formidable. They are social insects, meaning that they work best when working together. On their own they seem like no threat at all. I’m speaking, of course, about bed bugs.

Bed Bug Colony

Stage One – Egg

When it comes to laying eggs, the first stage of a bed bug colony is no different than any other species of animal. They are laid in clusters, often in cracks and crevices. As an insect, bed bugs cannot lay their eggs on surfaces that are too slick or smooth—the egg would roll away before it could be glued down by secretions from the female’s ovipositor (the organ used for laying eggs). This means that they must find hidden areas to do their dirty work.

The best places for bed bugs to lay their eggs are those that aren’t easily accessible or seen by humans; this minimizes the chances of detection by humans as well as potential predators such as ants and spiders which may try to steal these precious resources from them!

Stage Two – Nymphs

In stage two, the nymphs are no longer in the egg stage. They’re now small and brown, about 1/4 of an inch long (6mm). They have not yet developed wings. The nymphs have begun to feed on blood from animals such as pets, but they will continue feeding on humans if given the chance. When it’s time for them to molt again into adult bugs, they’ll need a blood meal before doing so.

Nymphs are hard to see because they tend to be hidden in crevices or other small spaces like cracks between floorboards or inside furniture where bed bugs hide during daylight hours. In fact, it’s best not to try and find them yourself since doing so can actually cause them harm through crushing or exposure to light which can make them weak enough that they won’t survive molting into adulthood (see below).

Stage Three – More Nymphs

Stage Three – More Nymphs

During this stage, the young bed bugs that have hatched from eggs are very hungry. They eat anything they can find in their environment — including each other’s eggs! By the end of this stage, there are fewer than 1% of the original egg population left alive (unless you manage to kill them all).

Nymphs at this stage tend to be less mobile and more likely to hide near a food source — especially if it is close by. They also have a slower metabolism than adults, which means they can survive for up to a year without eating!

Stage Four – The Queen

It’s time to meet the queen. The queen is the largest and most important bug in the colony. She can lay up to 500 eggs a day, and she will live for up to five years. The queen has the best chance of survival out of all of your bed bugs because she’s larger than other insects, which means she has more fat reserves. She also has better circulation which allows her body to preserve energy for longer periods of time without eating or drinking. A good rule of thumb: if you have a colony that’s thriving, there will be multiple queens in your home!

Stage Five – The Colony

In this final stage, your bed bug problem has become a full-blown infestation. The colony is now established and thriving and has several generations of bed bugs living in the same area. It contains eggs, larva, nymphs and adults.

This is where many people find themselves when they begin to suspect they have an infestation – some may even be misdiagnosing their problem as flea bites or skin rashes. Bed bugs are not easy pests to deal with; they’re hardy creatures that can survive for years if given the right conditions to thrive on.

Bed bug colonies are hard to get rid of.

Bed bug colonies are hard to get rid of because they can be hidden in many places and because bed bugs can live for a year without feeding.

Bed bugs are sneaky, so you may not know if you have a bed bug problem until it’s too late. Signs of a bed bug colony include:

• Small dark spots on mattress seams or sheet folds (bed bugs leave reddish-brown stains when crushed)
• Trails of fecal matter on linens, box springs and mattresses (can be confused with dirt or dust)
• Tiny blood-filled spots where the skin has been bitten (each adult female feeds every 5 to 10 days)