Bed Bugs Quiz: Find Out How Much You Know!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for bed bugs?

• Cimex hemipterus
• Cimex nocturnus
• Cimex lectularius
• Cimex hibernus

What is the average lifespan of a bed bug?

• 3-5 years
• 2-4 months
• 6-12 months
• 1-2 years

Where do bed bugs live?

• In trees
• In water
• In human environments
• In soil

What is the average size of an adult bed bug?

• 0.6-0.8 inches
• 0.1-0.2 inches
• 0.2-0.4 inches
• 0.4-0.6 inches

What color are bed bugs?

• Red
• Black
• Brown
• Green

What do bed bugs feed on?

• Plants
• Insects
• Wood
• Blood

How many eggs can a female bed bug lay in her lifetime?

• 200-300
• 100-200
• 50-100
• 300-500

How long does it take for bed bug eggs to hatch?

• 1-3 days
• 7-10 days
• 4-6 days
• 11-14 days

What is the main reason for the resurgence of bed bugs?

• Climate change
• Increased travel
• Pesticide resistance
• Urbanization

What is the most common way for bed bugs to spread?

• Public transportation
• Hitchhiking on luggage and clothing
• Air travel
• Infected animals

What is the most common place to find bed bugs?

• Bathroom
• Bedroom
• Living room
• Kitchen

How do bed bugs detect their host?

• Smell
• Touch
• Hearing
• Vision

What time of day are bed bugs most active?

• Morning
• Night
• Afternoon
• Evening

What is the main symptom of a bed bug bite?

• Itching
• Pain
• Swelling
• Burning

How long does it take for bed bug bite symptoms to appear?

• Immediately
• 12-24 hours
• 4-8 hours
• 1-2 hours