Bed bugs are small, flat, and reddish-brown in color, resembling poppy seeds when they have not fed recently. After a blood meal, their bodies swell and become rounder in shape.

Only one species, the small milkweed bug (pictured), is harmful to monarchs. Look for an X or hourglass shape on its back to distinguish the small milkweed bug from other red and black bugs.

The small black flying bugs in the house that are not fruit flies can be hard to identify. Find out what type of pest you're facing and how to get rid of it.

Based on data from over 300 branches nationwide covering 2024, the company's "Top 50 Most Bed Bug‑Infested U.S. Cities" list highlights an alarming resurgence in these tiny, persistent pests.

From mosquitoes to gnats to drain flies, the small black bugs flying in the house that are not fruit flies could be a range of other insects. The guide below can help you figure out just what kind ...