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8. They Reproduce Quickly

The average lifespan of a bed bug is about one year. Females lay about five eggs a day — more than 1,800 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs hatch in about ten days and take a month and a half to mature. Newly hatched bed bugs are so small they can climb through the fibers of a mattress cover.

Itch Bed Eggs RyanKing999 / Getty Images

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