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06/19/2026

Kissing Bug Awareness: Know What to Look For

As the weather warms up, it’s a good time to be aware of kissing bugs and their different life stages.

What is a Kissing Bug?
Kissing bugs are blood-feeding insects that are most active at night. They are typically dark brown or black with orange, red, or yellow markings along the edges of their bodies. Adult kissing bugs are usually ½ to 1 inch long and have a distinctive cone-shaped head with a long beak.

Maturity Stages
Kissing bugs go through 5 immature stages (called nymphs) before becoming adults:

• Eggs – Small, white, and oval-shaped.
• 1st–3rd Stage Nymphs – Tiny, wingless, light tan to reddish in color.
• 4th–5th Stage Nymphs – Larger, darker, and more closely resemble adults but still lack wings.
• Adults – Fully developed wings, dark body, and colored markings along the sides of the abdomen.

Where Are They Found?
Kissing bugs can hide in:
• Wood piles
• Brush piles
• Dog houses and kennels
• Outdoor structures
• Cracks and crevices around buildings

Prevention Tips
• Keep grass and weeds trimmed.
• Remove brush and wood piles near buildings.
• Seal cracks around doors and windows.
• Reduce outdoor lighting that attracts insects.
• Maintain regular pest control treatments around your property.

At our kennel, we take insect control seriously and maintain a regular spray program to help reduce unwanted pests and keep our dogs safe and comfortable.

Have you spotted an insect and aren’t sure what it is? Drop a photo in the comments and we’ll help identify it!

06/19/2026

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