I was preparing an article on the difference between fleas and bed bugs when I came across some excellent (yet kind of technical) information, that despite its large length, is a must read for any type of exterminator or business owner in pest control. Are you confused about the difference between fleas and bed bugs? You’re not alone, most pest control companies will use the terms ‘fleas’ and ‘bed bugs’ interchangeably. In reality, they are two entirely different pests with differing habits, biology, and lifecycles. What is the difference between fleas and bed bugs? These two insects are commonly confused with each other because of their physical and behavioral similarities. Both are oval shaped, small in size and feed on blood. But their mode of feeding, life cycle, and habitat are different from each other. Some of the most challenging bugs to eradicate in your home are fleas and bed bugs. These two critters can be hard to tell apart at times, but with a little practice and knowledge, you will be able to spot both pests with ease. Look closely at the two designs below and you’ll see how bed bugs look different from fleas and understand how to treat them both. Bed bugs are blood-sucking insects commonly found in the homes and hotels of people. Their bites are also swollen, red and itchy. But bed bugs don’t feed on fleas nor vice versa, there is a clear difference between them. Bed bugs can be identified by their small size ranging from 1mm to 5mm, oval-like body structure, flattened wingless body and multiple spots around the body. Fleas on the other hand may be reddish to grayish in color, flattened body structure and their head is smaller than its abdomen.

Difference Between Fleas And Bed Bugs

Introduction

Fleas and bed bugs each have a distinct appearance, diet, and lifestyle that set them apart. Let’s take a look at these differences below.

Fleas are wingless insects.

• Fleas are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds.
• Bed bugs are wingless insects that infest mattresses, bed frames and box springs, but do not live on humans.
• Fleas are oval-shaped, wingless insects with tube-like mouthparts used to feed on host blood; they lay eggs in their host’s fur or skin folds or on its clothing or bedding material.

Bed bugs are oval-shaped, wingless insects.

Bed bugs are oval-shaped, wingless insects that are flat and brown or red in color. They can be about 1/8 inch long and 1/8 inch wide. Bed bugs are very flat and have a small head, which is usually located at the front of their body.

Bed bugs do not have wings so they cannot fly but they can crawl with great speed over floors, walls, and ceilings. They tend to live in groups in dark places near their food source (your mattress). Bedbugs feed by piercing the skin of a host with two hollow tubes inserted into it; one tube injects saliva while the other sucks out blood. Blood contains several times more protein than any other nutrients that bedbugs need to survive

Fleas do not bite in the daytime. They stay hidden during the day and come out at night.

• Fleas do not bite in the daytime. They stay hidden during the day and come out at night.
• Fleas are parasites that feed on blood. They have backward pointing spines which can cause itching and irritation when they bite a pet or person, but they do not transmit diseases to humans or animals. However, if you have fleas it is important to treat them as soon as possible because they can cause anemia in pets if left untreated for too long.

Bed bugs crawl and move around in the day time. They stay away from light and prefer staying in dark areas and crevices.

Bed bugs are nocturnal insects and they don’t like light. They stay away from light and prefer to hide in dark areas such as bedding, furniture, and rugs during the day. Some people confuse fleas with bed bugs because both of them are parasites that feed on their host’s blood. However, there are several differences between them which include:

• Fleas crawl during the day time while bedbugs do not move around in open spaces during daytime hours unless they need to find another place to hide or escape from predators.
• Bedbugs are attracted by carbon dioxide and heat produced by humans or animals whereas fleas have a very keen sense of smell for detecting animals like dogs which produce large amounts of carbon dioxide when exhaling air through their lungs and dogs also produce heat when moving around quickly causing them to generate heat waves which attracts fleas towards them faster than other warm-blooded mammals such as cats or rabbits etc; hence why it is usually only seen inside homes where pets live rather than outdoors where there are fewer animals present compared with human dwellings making it more difficult for these tiny creatures to find hosts whom they can feed upon without being noticed (and possibly killed).

Fleas can jump great heights, almost 150 times their own height. They also have backward pointing spines that help them stay put when moving on vertical surfaces like walls and ceilings.

Fleas are known for their ability to jump, which is why we call them fleas. They can jump 150 times their own height and even backward if they need to. Their hind legs have backward-pointing spines that help them stay put when moving on vertical surfaces like walls and ceilings.

Bed bugs can’t jump or fly, but they can crawl. They talk about 1 cm per minute on a horizontal surface. When they travel vertically, they move faster than horizontally.

Bed bugs can’t jump or fly, but they can crawl. They talk about 1 cm per minute on a horizontal surface. When they travel vertically, they move faster than horizontally.

Bed bugs are small and flat, but their bodies are not shaped like worms or snakes as many people believe. Bed bugs have six legs (three pairs) that allow them to walk quickly across any smooth surface.

Bed bugs have piercing-sucking mouthparts that inject saliva into their hosts to keep them from clotting up during feeding; this also helps the eggs stick to their hosts so they can hatch when conditions are right!

Fleas are parasites; they feed solely on host blood and reproduce by laying eggs in the host’s fur or skin folds or on its clothing or bedding material.

Fleas are parasites that feed solely on host blood. They lay eggs in the host’s fur or skin folds or on its clothing or bedding material, and live on the host’s body. The following table shows a comparison of flea characteristics to those of bed bugs:

Bed bugs like to feed on human hosts preferably at dawn or dusk, when the host is sleeping. The female lays the eggs under her body where she has been feeding off blood from the host’s skin.

Bed bugs are generally not active during the day, they like to feed on human hosts preferably at dawn or dusk, when the host is sleeping. The female lays the eggs under her body where she has been feeding off blood from the host’s skin.

Conclusion

Both fleas and bed bugs suck human blood by biting through the skin. Their bites can cause irritation and irritation, which can lead to itching and scratching. In some cases, even though the individuals are not allergic to the insect’s saliva, flea or bed bug bites may result in allergic reactions such as rashes, difficulty breathing and swelling of the tongue. Both insects have been shown to be carriers of various diseases like plague/typhus (fleas) and hepatitis B (bed bugs).

You should visit your doctor if you experience any of the above symptoms after being bitten by an insect.