You may have heard that bed bugs are making a comeback. While this statement is true, it’s also been overblown by media outlets. This uptick in popularity got people searching for “bed bug” on Google, but you know what else they’re searching for? “Flea”. This makes it hard to find clear information on the difference between these two pests on the Internet. Problem: The Problem of this article is to tell you the difference between a bedbug and a flea so that you can self-identify them and not make a wrong decision about your treatment about the infestation. Bed bugs and fleas are both parasites that feed off the blood of their hosts. The main difference between a flea and bed bug is that fleas are only constrained to the host they feed on, while bed bugs will feed off multiple hosts before moving onto a new one. Have you ever woken up with itchy bites on your arms and groggily wondered, ‘What the fleas are going on here?’. Then you look under your bed only to see a giant worms nest. No, you didn’t imagine it — those really were fleas. But they’re not just normal fleas. These are bugs. In fact, they’re bed bugs. Bed bugs are small, flattened, oval-shaped insects that feed on the blood of people. Fleas are wingless insects that also feed on blood. Flea bites can lead to skin irritation or an allergic reaction for some individuals that come in contact with the flea’s saliva and feces. Bed bugs and fleas are not very different from each other although bed bugs prefer sleeping on beds, whereas fleas prefer sleeping on carpets and rugs.

Difference Between A Flea And A Bed Bug

Introduction

Fleas and bed bugs are two types of pests that can infest your home, but they are different. Knowing the difference between them will help you identify the pests in your home and eliminate them successfully.

Fleas vs. bed bugs

• Fleas are small, brown insects that jump.
• Bed bugs are reddish-brown, small insects that crawl.
• Fleas are more common than bed bugs and affect more pets than humans.
• Bed bugs are more likely to bite people and can live in a variety of places such as mattresses, box springs, headboards, chairs, sofas and carpets — even in wallpaper!

Fleas

While both fleas and bed bugs are parasites that live in homes, the two pests are not the same. Fleas are small, wingless brown insects that feed on the blood of mammals such as cats, dogs and humans. They can be found throughout all 50 states and do not require a host to reproduce. Flea eggs hatch into larvae which mature into pupae before emerging as adults ready to feed on their host’s blood.

Flea bites cause irritation, redness and itching at first; however repeated exposure can result in severe allergic reactions including anaphylactic shock in sensitive people

Bed bugs

Bed bugs are small, brown and flat. They can be as small as a poppy seed and have a lifespan of more than two years without feeding. Bedbugs prefer to live in crevices and cracks near the bed but they will also reside in furniture, electrical outlets and any other place they can find. The population of one single bed bug colony may contain up to 500 individuals

A common misconception is that bed bugs do not transmit disease; however, they are known to cause skin irritation in some people who are allergic to them (symptoms include red bumps or hives). A few people may suffer from an allergic reaction even if they aren’t allergic to the pests themselves because of their saliva or excrement. These symptoms typically appear within minutes after being bitten by a bedbug and include: itching, swelling and redness around the bite area; wheezing; difficulty breathing; nausea; vomiting

Knowing the differences between fleas and bed bugs will help you eliminate an infestation.

Knowing the differences between fleas and bed bugs will help you eliminate an infestation.

Fleas are small, brown and flat. Bed bugs are also small, brown and flat but not as much as a flea.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, both fleas and bed bugs can cause serious problems for your family. By knowing what they look like and where they live, you can identify them and take appropriate action to get rid of them. Bed bugs are more likely to be found in your bedroom, while fleas live on pets or in areas with rodents. Both types will leave behind signs of their presence if you know where to look: bites or a rash on your skin, blood spots on sheets or pillows, etc. Once you’ve identified these pests, there are many options for getting rid of them; contact a pest control company as soon as possible so that they can help eradicate this problem from your home!