Like You, Sometimes Bed Bugs Just Don't Want To Get Out Of Bed

Posted on October 14, 2010

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Lifespan = six months to 1½ years

Females lay eggs in batches of 10-50 and can produce 200-500 eggs during lifespan

Five progressively larger nymphal stages. Nymphs require blood meal before each molt

Egg to adult development ranges from 5-8 weeks to eight months depending on temperature

When the ideal temperature (70°-82°) is present, development occurs more rapidly

Several generations (3 – 4) usually present within the infestation