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.

These primitive little bugs, commonly known as springtails, aren’t really fleas at all, so don’t worry if you see them hopping around in the snow in your yard or when you’re walking on a trail.

Tiny black bugs in the bathroom are not a welcome sight—especially when they signal a bigger problem. Find out what these pests are and what to do about them.