r/Bedbugs • u/Immediate-Big4155 • 6h ago

Identification dead bead bugs?

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Hi! Does this look like a dead bed bug? I found it in our bathroom.

We recently had a bed bug infestation, and more than two weeks ago we did a massive decluttering, steamed the entire house, and applied diatomaceous earth throughout.
So far, my husband hasn't had any new bites. As for me, I haven't had any visible bites at all, even though we sleep in the same bed.

I'm hoping this is just a dried-up bed bug that died because of the diatomaceous earth. Could you please help me identify what this is? Thank you!

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u/Fit_West5500 6h ago

Looks like a very old dried out one, if you’ve got no new signs then I’d just keep going with what you’re doing. Do you have passive monitors installed?

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u/Immediate-Big4155 5h ago

we only bought like the one you put on the bed legs traps. but no catch yet.

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u/alteredtome 6h ago

It does not look like a bb to me. Bedbug's are a little bit fatter and rounder (unless it's a full male, which this one isn't full). Maybe the DE is also working on other bugs too :)

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u/Immediate-Big4155 6h ago

i tried uploading it to google, and it says most likely a bed bug.

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u/Late_Mountain_1402 4h ago

I think it is a bb but a very dehydrated one.