Video: Bed Bugs May Have a Favorite Color

By ACSH Staff — May 04, 2016
A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology showed bed bugs strongly preferred red and black colors, and seemed to avoid light colors like green and yellow. Experts we spoke with say that makes sense, but should you toss your light bedding and go shopping for something a bit darker?

A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology showed bed bugs strongly preferred red and black colors, and seemed to avoid light colors like green and yellow. Experts we spoke with say that makes sense, but should you toss your light bedding and go shopping for something a bit darker? Maybe not so fast...

Viewer discretion is advised: Gross bed bug video ahead.