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bug infestation #866515

Asked April 30, 2024, 5:31 PM EDT

i have two separate bugs that are coming into our house. one is a group of tiny pinhead sized black/brown bugs that cluster together on the windowsill and in the bathroom. When you wipe them off they smear orange/red color. the other is larger ( approx 1/4 in) and is red/brown. My granddaughter found them crawling in her bed and on her pillow. Praying that it is not bed bugs! I have attached pictures and would be very grateful if you could identify these and maybe a trick to get rid of them. Typically we get boxelder bugs, but I am not familiar with these. Neither bug flies, but they move about a t a good speed. Please help if you can! Thank you

Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Lynn,

I'm afraid I don't have a clue what they are. I'm going to try and find out if any other MG's know what these critters are.


Sally Granath

St. Louis  County MG

An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 30, 2024, 8:43 PM EDT
Thank you. Any info would be great. 

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The Question Asker Replied May 02, 2024, 1:13 PM EDT

Lynn,

A fellow MG thought the larger insect may be an emerging Marmorated- stink bug.

https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/brown-marmorated-stink-bug

I'm sorry but the photos are very out of focus and it's very hard to see any detail.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 02, 2024, 5:44 PM EDT
Thanks for your input. I sent the larger bug to a place that identifies bed bugs. We have more of these tiny black microscopic bugs coming in thru the windowsills . We have never seen before either. We live on a farm, crops to our south and beef cattle to our north and east. Maybe that will help us identify.  They don't stink when crushed. 

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The Question Asker Replied May 02, 2024, 6:42 PM EDT

Hi Lynn,

Look at this link , are the tiny ones mites ?

https://minnesotaexteriors.com/blog/tiny-black-bugs-in-house-near-window/#IDENTIFY

Another link to look at, Clover mites?

https://extension.umn.edu/insect-relatives/clover-mites

Sorry I can't be more helpful.....get the vacuum out. I don't think either is anything serious.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 02, 2024, 10:10 PM EDT
I think it is the clover mite! Thank you! Now I know how to get rid of those pests. This was very helpful. Appreciate your efforts. 

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The Question Asker Replied May 03, 2024, 8:59 AM EDT

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