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You may have a “bat bug situation” when your normal bed bug application doesn’t seem to be doing the trick, and reintroduction doesn’t seem to be the issue.

Although bed bugs and bat bugs look physically similar, sometimes there are clues that point to their different identities.

Bed bugs and bat bugs often cause confusion, emphasizing the need for proper identification.

Bat bugs rarely establish an infestation inside a home by sustaining themselves on human blood. However, they can be problematic during the spring and early summer, when bat pups are present and bat removal is prohibited.

Bat bugs that are dislodged or drop from the host may stay alive for several months — even up to a year if they are well fed.

If treating for bed bugs, follow normal bed bug management practices. However, if you identify bat bugs, follow a similar treatment protocol that also includes bat removal and exclusion.

While both bed bugs and bat bugs fall under this category and look extremely similar, they differ in their habitat preferences and behaviors.

Bat bugs and bed bugs are nearly identical to the naked eye. Proper identification is critical to managing either of these pests successfully.

Treating in the wrong place often is the reason for failure when dealing with bat bugs instead of bed bugs

While they may look very similar, there are some key differences between bed bugs and bat bugs.