How Do You Tell If Its A Tick Or A Bed Bug?
Ticks and bed bugs have different physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. Ticks are usually smaller than bed bugs and have eight legs while bed bugs have six legs. Ticks are often found outdoors or in grassy areas where they attach to host animals, while bed bugs are commonly found indoors in beds, furniture, and fabrics. Ticks can transmit diseases while bed bugs do not. Additionally, bed bugs leave behind small reddish-brown droppings while ticks do not leave droppings. A thorough inspection of the area in question can help determine whether it is infested with bed bugs or ticks.