Unlike mammals that give birth to their young ones, insects reproduce by laying eggs and bed bugs are not at all an exception. Since these pests are extremely tiny and rarely visible to the naked eye, their eggs can only be seen with a magnifying glass. They are oval shaped and just about the size of a grain. Alike all other insect eggs, those laid by bugs are sticky and white in color.
Some FAQ’s related to bed bug eggs are:
- How many eggs does a female bed bug lay?
In most of the cases, adult females lay 2 or more eggs daily. Since bugs live up to a year, they lay approximately 500 eggs in their lifetime.
- How do bed bugs reproduce?
Bed bugs are unique creatures that mate by traumatic insemination in which a male bug pierces the female abdomen and ejaculates into it.
- How long does it take for an egg to hatch?
If laid at a room temperature, an egg can hatch in roughly a week or so. However, the hatching process can take a day or two more at outside temperature.
- What happens when a bed bug egg hatch?
Once an egg hatch, an immature bed bug also called nymph emerges out. They are translucent at the time of their birth and turns to reddish brown color as they grow up.
- Where do bed bugs lay their eggs?
Bed bugs can lay their eggs anywhere from the mattresses to the room corners and crevices. To protect their larva and eggs, these insects hide their small and sticky eggs in hard to reach surfaces. The bed bug eggs are found in clusters that are covered with shells and droppings.
- Can bed bugs eggs travel?
Alike bed bugs who are good travelers, their eggs are portable too. By visiting an infected place, there are great chances that you’ll bring both bugs and eggs with you through infected clothes, bedding, luggage or other items.
These are some of the common queries about bed bugs eggs. These pesky blood suckers can ruin the peace of mind of a homeowner and therefore should be eliminated from a property as soon as possible. If you are facing a bed bug infestation at your home or office, feel free to contact our bed bug exterminators at 911 Bed Bugs.
