There is no recognized appearance for a firebrat bite mark. Reliable entomology references describe firebrats as harmless to people and specifically state that they do not bite. Therefore, a red […]

Firebrats can get into a house through openings in the structure, by moving through connected wall and floor spaces, or by being carried inside with building materials and other items. […]

To get rid of firebrats, find where they are concentrated, remove accessible food and water, reduce excessively hot hiding places where practical, seal movement routes, and monitor the remaining population […]

Firebrats are not considered dangerous to people. They are not poisonous or venomous, they do not sting, and authoritative pest references do not identify them as disease vectors. Health Canada […]

Firebrats (Thermobia domestica) are now found around the world, particularly in warm environments associated with buildings. Rather than belonging to one easily defined modern geographic region, the species has become […]

Firebrat eggs are extremely small, measuring about 1/25 inch long, while newly hatched nymphs are only about 1/16 inch long. Young nymphs initially look quite different from the mottled adults […]

You should consider calling an exterminator for firebrats when the infestation is large, keeps returning after sensible DIY control, or appears to be coming from concealed areas you cannot reach. […]

Firebrats do not normally bite people. They have chewing mouthparts, but their jaws are weak and adapted to scraping or removing tiny particles from the materials they eat rather than […]