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Can a bed bug nymph ever be less than 1 mm?

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   peppy
   

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   Posted 2 years ago
   Sun Oct 17 2010 11:51:00
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   I found a bug in my interceptor and it is less than 1 mm big. Under 100x magnification I can see that it is a bug, although I'm not sure if it is a bedbug or something else. Does anyone know if a bed bug nymph can ever be less than 1 mm? Also, will I always see antennae on a bedbug nymph? Thanks!

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   Sun Oct 17 2010 13:18:35
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   No BBs nymphs are 1-1.5 mm and have antennae. They look like a small transparent BB.

   All ID can be done at 10-20X magnification for BBs.

   Possibly a mite? Google up some images.

   Jim

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