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Are Bed Bugs Worse Than Fleas – Related Questions
How To Tell If You Have Bed Bugs Or Fleas?
Flea bites usually look like small clusters of dots while bed bug bites are red, hard and swollen a little. So basically they look like mosquito bites. Usually the fleas bite randomly on the body. The bed bugs tend to bite more strategically in linear rows.
What Is The Difference Between Bed Bug Bites And Fleas?
Bed bugs are reddish-brown, flat and seed-shaped. They range from 1.5 mm to 5 mm long. Fleas are also reddish-brown but have a more oval shape that appears skinnier and longer, rather than flatter. Fleas are also generally smaller, ranging in length from 1.5 mm to 3.3 mm.
How To Tell The Difference Between Bed Bugs?
The main differences between the two are: bed bugs have 6 legs while ticks have 8 legs. Bed bugs are significantly longer compared to ticks. A fully grown bed bug adult can measure up to 3/8th of an inch. The color may vary from brownish red to translucent yellow. Viewed from top, bed bugs are oval and flat.