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These little insects are about the size of an apple seed and have a flat, oval shape. They are brown, but after they eat, they turn reddish and get a bit bigger. You might not see them during the day because they like to hide in dark, cozy places.  \nSpeaking of cozy places, let's talk about where these critters like to live. Bed bugs are named so because they love to live in beds, but they can actually live anywhere in your house. They prefer to be close to where people sleep because their favorite food is human blood. Don't worry, they don't cause any serious harm, but their bites can be itchy!  \nFrom biting to hatching, let's explore the life cycle of these tiny vampires. A female bed bug can lay hundreds of eggs in her lifetime, which are as tiny as a speck of dust. In about ten days, these eggs hatch into baby bed bugs called nymphs. These nymphs must have a meal of blood before they can grow and shed their skin five times to become adults.  \nNow, you might be wondering how these tiny bugs defend themselves. Well, unlike some insects, bed bugs don't have stingers or strong jaws to bite. Their main defense is being sneaky, hiding during the day, and coming out at night when you're asleep. So, always remember, these tiny, shy bugs could be anywhere since they are really good at hide and seek!  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color does a bed bug turn into after it eats?  \nA. Blackish B. Yellowish C. Greenish D. Reddish  \n2) When do bed bugs usually come out?  \nA. In the afternoon when the sun is setting  \nB. The middle of the day when the sun is warmest  \nC. In the morning after you leave bed  \nD. At night when you're asleep  \n3) What does a bed bug like to eat?  \nA. Human blood B. Flower nectar  \nC. Food scraps D. Green Leaves  \n4) What is the main defense of bed bugs?  \nA. A strong odor B. A sharp stinger  \nC. Venomous spit D. Being sneaky  \n5) What should a nymph eat before it can grow?  \nA. Grains B. Insects C. Blood D. Sweets  \n6) Where do bed bugs like to hide?  \nA. In light, open places B. In wet, damp places  \nC. In dark, cozy places D. In cold, drafty places  \n7) How big are the eggs of a bed bug?  \nA. As tiny as a speck of dust B. As big as a breadcrumb  \nC. As big as an apple seed D. As big as a rice grain  \n8) How long does it take the eggs of a bed bug hatch?  \nA. About ten days B. About one day  \nC. About sixty days D. About thirty days  \n9) What size are bed bugs?  \nA. About 1 foot B. Less than an inch  \nC. Microscopic D. About 6 inches  \n10) What is the name of a baby bed bug?  \nA. Crib bug B. Bugling C. Pupa D. Nymph  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"I'm round and circular like a ball. \"  \n12) \"I don't like being near where people sleep. \"  \n13) \"We are pretty good at hide and seek, you won't see us during the day as we hide in dark, cozy places. \"  \n14) \"I'm large and round, almost the size of a quarter. \"  \n15) \"I, a female bed bug, lay thousands of eggs in a day. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 85 | 83 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  | 81 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 |\n\n16) \"I prefer light and bright places. \"  \n17) \"Yes, our food preference is pretty, specific, we like human blood. But rest assured, we don't cause serious harm. \"  \n18) \"Just like you humans need food to grow, our nymphs must have their blood meal before they can grow into adults. \"  \n19) \"After our meal of blood, we change color to be reddish and get a little plump. \"  \n20) \"I have a stinger that I use for defense. \"  \n21) \"Beds? No, not really my preference. Despite my name, I'm usually found on the floor. \"  \n22) \"I can easily protect ","cbCaiha8BrOsQbDc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiha8BrOsQbDc","pdf",154527,11,"English","# Color and appearance\n## Diet and when they appear\n## Habitat and hiding behavior\n# Life cycle\n## Eggs and hatching time\n## Nymphs and growth\n# Defenses and statements","[{\"question\":\"What color does a bed bug turn into after it eats?\",\"answer\":\"A bed bug turns reddish after it eats.\"},{\"question\":\"When do bed bugs usually come out?\",\"answer\":\"They usually come out at night when people are asleep.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the main defense of bed bugs?\",\"answer\":\"Their main defense is being sneaky—hiding during the day and coming out at night.\"}]","Bed Bugs - Questions and Answers on Color, Habitat, Life Cycle, and Defense | PDF",1790809020,28]