Bed bugs release the pheromone blend of the small, volatile molecules (E)-2-octenal and (E)-2-hexenal when disturbed, Ryne says. A mating attempt might indeed be disturbing, since males deliver ...

Bed bugs are small, wingless insects that feed on human blood and are typically found around beds to stay close to their food ...

We can't really begrudge the bed bugs for feeding on our blood though. They need all the energy they can get for mating. Adult bed bugs become most active during witching hour — between about ...

With a new season of A Real Bug’s Life now streaming on Disney+ on January 15, we’re taking a look at some of the other fantastic and bizarre mating behaviors found in insects and arachnids.

What’s more: bed bug reproduction cycles are very fast, with some adult females laying 3-8 eggs each week. Since these eggs can then hatch in as little as 10 days, it can be difficult to get ...