Kissing Bug

AlittleSalt · November 16, 2015

I would usually put a thread about bugs in the section where it goes, but I just learned about this bug and it is dangerous to humans. If this thread needs to be moved - go for it.

Kissing bug, a bug linked to human heart disease: http://www.click2houston.com/news/ki...texas/29568648

The attached video at the above site is only 2:14.

Worth1 · November 16, 2015

I have known about Kissing bugs all my life I cant remember not knowing about them.
It was one of the things as kids we used to scare each other about.

I think I saw a Kissing bug in your bed.

Nasty things.

Worth

AlittleSalt · November 16, 2015

That made me think of what we used to say as kids.

Good Night - sleep tight - don't let the bed bugs bite...

If you think of that, how do you go to sleep worrying about bed bugs biting you?

Worth1 · November 16, 2015

Don't forget blister bugs.

Worth

Gardeneer · November 16, 2015

I have not heard of kissing bug up to this moment. But Bed Bug is different. It just lives on host's blood like flea but does not sting or cause disease.

Gardeneer

ContainerTed · November 17, 2015

That bug kinda looks like an Assassin Bug. I got bit back in the summer and that was painful. The bug in the video has the same basic coloration and body shape for the adults. I recommend avoiding both at all costs.

November 16, 2015	#1
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Kissing Bug I would usually put a thread about bugs in the section where it goes, but I just learned about this bug and it is dangerous to humans. If this thread needs to be moved - go for it. Kissing bug, a bug linked to human heart disease: http://www.click2houston.com/news/ki...texas/29568648 The attached video at the above site is only 2:14.

November 17, 2015	#6
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	That bug kinda looks like an Assassin Bug. I got bit back in the summer and that was painful. The bug in the video has the same basic coloration and body shape for the adults. I recommend avoiding both at all costs. __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

November 16, 2015	#2
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	I have known about Kissing bugs all my life I cant remember not knowing about them. It was one of the things as kids we used to scare each other about. I think I saw a Kissing bug in your bed. Nasty things. Worth

November 16, 2015	#4
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Don't forget blister bugs. Worth

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Gardeneer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC - zone 8a - heat zone 7 Posts: 4,916	I have not heard of kissing bug up to this moment. But Bed Bug is different. It just lives on host's blood like flea but does not sting or cause disease. Gardeneer