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Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite! Trivia Quiz

"Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!" Do you know the facts about these creepiest of critters?

A multiple-choice quiz by bluestocking. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bluestocking

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,646

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
499

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Bed bug bites may cause which of the following illnesses? Hint

HIV/AIDS

Malaria

Cimicosis

Chagas Disease

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you suspect your home is infested with bed bugs, what would be the best initial course of action for you to take? Hint

Have your home inspected by a professional pest control company

Immediately throw away your mattress and purchase a new one

Spray the room with whatever pesticide you have on hand

Burn all of your bedding, drapes, and carpets

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bed bugs frequently leave a line of three bites close together, often referred to as what? Hint

A, B, and C

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Alpha, Beta, and Gamma

Papa, Mama, and Baby

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following has not proven to be an effective method of treating bed bug infestations? Hint

Pesticides

Bombardier beetles

Extreme heat

Extreme cold

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Question 5 of 10

5. Some dogs have been trained to detect bed bugs using what sense? Hint

Taste

Hearing

Smell

Sight

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the typical lifespan of an adult bed bug? Hint

Up to six months

Up to one year

Up to one month

Up to one week

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following locations does not need to be included when inspecting for bed bugs? Hint

Bathroom drains

Electrical outlets

Mattresses and box springs

Curtains and drapes

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Question 8 of 10

8. The stages of a bed bug's life cycle are: Hint

Egg, nymph, adult

Egg, nymph, drone, queen

Egg, larva, pupa, adult

Infant, child, adolescent, adult

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bed bug infestations have occurred in all of the following places except: Hint

The International Space Station

High-end clothing stores

Luxury hotels in New York City

Movie theaters

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you live in an apartment building and suspect that your unit has become infested with bed bugs, what should you do? Hint

Yell at the building's newest tenants; they are obviously the source of the problem

Move out immediately - the building is not being properly maintained

Report the problem to management and cooperate with their remediation plan

Keep quiet and try to treat the problem yourself - you don't want the landlord to blame you

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bed bug bites may cause which of the following illnesses?

Answer: Cimicosis

Cimicosis is the scientific term for red, itchy bumps on the skin caused by bed bug bites. Bed bugs do not spread infectious diseases. Malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes. Chagas Disease is spread by the South American "kissing bug". There is no known insect vector for HIV/AIDS.

2. If you suspect your home is infested with bed bugs, what would be the best initial course of action for you to take?

Answer: Have your home inspected by a professional pest control company

An experienced, professional pest control company can confirm whether bed bugs are present and advise you on treatment options. Pesticides available to consumers may be ineffective against bed bugs and dangerous to humans when used indoors. Replacing or destroying household items is an extreme step and will not necessarily end the infestation.

3. Bed bugs frequently leave a line of three bites close together, often referred to as what?

Answer: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

"Breakfast, lunch, and dinner" is not to be taken literally. Bed bugs may leave numerous bites over the course of a single feeding, which lasts less than an hour.

4. Which of the following has not proven to be an effective method of treating bed bug infestations?

Answer: Bombardier beetles

There is no practical way to eradicate bed bugs by introducing predatory insects into the infested areas. Any of the other methods, when administered by an experienced professional, may be effective. Many companies will recommend a combination of treatments for the best results.

5. Some dogs have been trained to detect bed bugs using what sense?

Answer: Smell

Bed bugs have a distinctive odor and dogs have been used to successfully locate the exact areas where bed bugs are present.

6. What is the typical lifespan of an adult bed bug?

Answer: Up to one year

With regular feeding and favorable temperatures, adult bed bugs may live for around one year. They can survive without feeding for several months.

7. Which of the following locations does not need to be included when inspecting for bed bugs?

Answer: Bathroom drains

Despite their name, bed bugs may make their home in many areas in addition to beds! However, you don't need to worry about an army of bed bugs suddenly emerging from your plumbing.

8. The stages of a bed bug's life cycle are:

Answer: Egg, nymph, adult

After hatching, bed bug nymphs must molt five times before becoming adults.

9. Bed bug infestations have occurred in all of the following places except:

Answer: The International Space Station

Virtually any area occupied by humans may be susceptible to bed bug infestation. Luxury and wealth do not afford any special protection. The protocols for space travel, however, seem to be effective.

10. If you live in an apartment building and suspect that your unit has become infested with bed bugs, what should you do?

Answer: Report the problem to management and cooperate with their remediation plan

Most landlords in the United States are becoming aware of and educated about the recent resurgence of bed bugs. They can occur even in the best-managed properties. To eradicate the pests, multiple apartments will probably need to be treated. There is rarely a reliable way to determine exactly how bed bugs first entered the premises.

Source: Author bluestocking

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