A bug’s life is never easy. On another scale though, our lives with bugs in it is not easier either. Right from the usual roaches to the flies, there are so many bugs that make us want to run for cover. Even as you thought that nothing could beat the buzz of the mosquito or the damage of a termite, here is one bigger pain of a bug for you. The assassin bug—also known as kissing bug—is a bigger nuisance than you ever imagined.
The name of such a bug comes from the tendency that these insects have for biting around the lips in human beings. In case you are still unaware of the worst that an assassin bug could do, find time to read this!
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An assassin bug can be found across USA. Most parts of the country including New Mexico, California and even Arizona are home to the assassin bug. These places, however, were not the places where these bugs lived originally. The assassin bug was initially found only in the tropical areas down south.
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The kissing bug is mostly black or dark brown in color and might even have a few red dots on both sides of the back. The shape of the assassin bug mostly is flat and broad. They grow to be half an inch or one inch at the most.
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It is important to note that an assassin bug does not simply bite and cause infection or marks; the bug is responsible for causing a bigger disorder called the Chagas disease. The disease is hazardous and scientifically known as American Trypanosomiasis. The bug is also harmful for dogs since the latter can be directly bitten.
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The Chagas disease is not much spoken about and therefore, most of us are caught unawares about its symptoms or cure. Among the major signs that the disease is on setting, you can watch out for swollen eyelids and an anaphylactic shock. It can even lead to asphyxiation and eventual death.
You might simply feel that you have caught flu even if the assassin bug has bitten you. However, look out for the additional symptoms and visit your physician without delay.
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The assassin bug is generally found in cracks of walls, under rocks, under a porch, in areas having forest cover or even in kennels.
The Bug Makes Life Worse Indeed
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An assassin bug actually sucks the blood of those it bites. They mate during summers or late season of the spring. Assassin bugs are usually said to be attracted to lights that are very bright. Therefore, people who have bright lights in their homes at night in the areas where these bugs are found, need to be careful. In fact, there is a huge probability that an assassin bug will find its way around your mattress and stay put during the day.