Are Bed Bugs Microscopic? Size, Identification Challenges, and Health Implications
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are not microscopic. They are about 5 mm long and can be seen without a microscope. These brown, oval-shaped insects feed on human blood and often hide in cracks near places where people sleep. In contrast, scabies mites are microscopic and need a microscope for visual identification. Identification difficulties arise because … Read more