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Are these bed bugs? I found these dead insects on the hardwood floor near my bed. Thank you.
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Are these bed bugs? I fou... #158545
Asked October 26, 2013, 1:54 PM EDT
Are these bed bugs? I found these dead insects on the hardwood floor near my bed. Thank you.
Montgomery County Maryland
Expert Response
The insect in the photo is not a bed bug. The insect looks like carpet beetle larvae and cast skin. There are several types of carpet beetles and they are common pests of fabrics (larvae stage). See our publication for more information http://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG80_Fabric_Pests.pd...
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