Question: how to tell the difference between a tick and a bed bug?
Answer: Bed bugs are insects (6 legs), while ticks are arachnids (like spiders) (adults have 8 legs) Bed bugs feed mainly on human blood but can bite animals, while ticks feed mainly on animal blood but will bite humans. Bed bugs are usually found indoors, while ticks are usually outdoors, especially in grassy or wooded areas.