ieExplains: What are bedbugs and how can I avoid them? 

ieExplains: What are bedbugs and how can I avoid them? 

Signs of a bedbug infestation include a sweet musty odour or red/rust-coloured spots on bedsheets, pyjamas, or other nearby objects. Picture: Jean-Michel Berenger via AP

What are bedbugs?

Bedbugs are small, reddish-brown, blood-sucking, wingless insects.

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