Red Bugs  reef pest identification guide

FAQ

Pest Identification Questions

About Red Bugs

  • What is Red Bugs ?
    Very small, smaller than a period at the end of a sentence, orange in color with a red marking on abdomen, once widespread in the hobby, much less prevalent than other pest pods
  • How does Red Bugs behave or spread?
    Can be very difficult to spot without magnification, common signs of red bug infestation is loss of color and/or browning out of colonies, mortality uncommon
  • How can Red Bugs be controlled or removed?
    Milbemycin oximine containing medications like interceptor, sentinal and milbeguard