dealerdave Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Can anyone tell me what this insect is, we found it in our shower. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckrckr Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Maybe this? Kissing Bug It's not something you want to get bitten by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Correct- kissing bug or love bug, AKA chagas beetle. Look up chagas disease, scary stuff. Bite is not the problem- parasite they can carry in their feces is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalGal Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hmm, kinda like my ex-husband! Looks like him too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted November 24, 2017 Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 Wow! That says a lot for your taste in men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Chagas disease is really not a laughing matter. While I'm not for killing creatures who don't pose a threat, I suggest you destroy any of these you find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dealerdave Posted November 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Thanks everybody for the info, he is no longer alive. Hopefully he was the only one around. Sorry about the reminder of your ex CalGal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalGal Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 15 hours ago, dealerdave said: Thanks everybody for the info, he is no longer alive. Hopefully he was the only one around. Sorry about the reminder of your ex CalGal. Actually, I was just joshing......he's a pretty good guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 What should I do if I found a kissing bug? Never touch a kissing bug with a bare hand. The parasite they may harbor can be transmitted to humans and other animals. If you see a bug you believe is a kissing bug and would like confirmation of the species identity and to submit it for testing, our lab accepts carefully obtained samples. A glove or small plastic bag may be used to catch the bug to avoid direct contact with the bug. The bug may be stored in a sealed plastic bag, in a vial, or other small container. All surfaces with which the bug came into contact should be thoroughly cleaned with a bleach solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arroyos Posted November 25, 2017 Report Share Posted November 25, 2017 Make sure you cover your shower drain with one of those plastic covers. This bug might have come up through the drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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