Eastern bed bugs are known for their round shape brown body and brown head. These bed bugs are common inside the house where they nest in beds. As a bugge either a man of raggis in a place where gourdis wexen kepith no thing, so ben her goddis of trees. (Translated: As a bug or a man of rags in a place where gourds grow guards nothing, so are their gods of wood.) Swallow bugs have a light brown round body. Often found in homes, these types of bugs are some of the most problematic pests as they can go on for long periods without food.

No, not the popular story - this time it's the bear doing the hunting! During circle time, choose one of the children to be the bear. The bear 'sleeps' in the middle of the circle, guarding his 'honeypot' - this can be anything easily held by the children, such as a bean bag. Most adult carpet beetles found in North American homes grow to a size between 2 and 5mm. They may only be eliminated with physical measures such as sweeping and vacuuming.The Furniture Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus flavipes) gets its name from the damage it creates to furniture. Upholstered furniture is among the most affected types of furniture by this species. Furniture Carpet Beetle is also found in the US. Southern states are where this species is prolific and where it creates the most damage. Most times these carpet beetles are found in bird nests. They feed on various plants but become destructive indoors where they eat fur, skins, and other clothes. When you team up with Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators for residential pest control you can expect the following:

The idiom "snug as a bug in a rug" refers to feeling extremely comfortable, cozy, or secure in one's surroundings, often used to describe a state of physical or emotional well-being. All of these species are known for having an impact on your home’s carpets, clothes, and upholstered furniture. Apart from the physical damage, these bugs create there are also health reasons to worry about when you see them inside the house. The word "snug" originally had nautical connotations, describing a ship that was well-prepared for a voyage. Its meaning expanded to include comfort and warmth. The term "bug" initially referred to a hobgoblin in Middle English but later came to signify insects, particularly bedbugs. The word "rug" in this idiom refers to a blanket, completing the imagery of comfort and coziness. Historical Usage

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Some sources attribute the expression to Benjamin Franklin, but his letter to Georgiana Shipley commiserating her on the death of her pet named Skugg (thought to be a squirrel) came three years later in 1772; so possibly the first known use in the USA, but not overall. Varied Carpet Beetle eggs are normally found in closest or under furniture, areas of the house that are a bit sheltered. The idiom likely originates from the imagery of a bug comfortably nestled in a rug, where it is warm and protected from the elements. The phrase captures the essence of being in a safe, cozy environment. Carpet beetles of this species are largely known for living outdoors. They feed on plant nectar and pollen and they also lay eggs on plants and flowers. However, most homes aren’t heated throughout the year which means these carpet beetles can stay in the larvae stage for at least 6 months in real-world conditions.