When a bed bug bites you, you won’t feel it straight away. But eventually, an itchy red bump will appear, when your immune system reacts to the bite. Bed bug bite reactions aren’t immediate, so … Read more
Bed bugs are a perennial problem for businesses that deal with people’s donated possessions. Goodwill stores, charity shops, and thrift stores accept pre-owned clothes and furniture from members of the public. Sadly, they don’t always … Read more
Finding bed bugs in a dark room is a difficult task, but UV light can make it easier to see them. Bed bugs are hiding experts, so anything that makes detecting bed bugs easier can … Read more
Bed bugs can’t live outside, so they’ve learned how to move on man-made surfaces that you find around the house. Surfaces like plastic, glass, and smooth metal don’t exist in nature. Bed bugs can walk … Read more
Bed bugs are difficult to find. Their reputation comes from their ability to live and survive in lots of places around the home. They especially like dark places where they can stay hidden, like curtains. … Read more
Many household pest species have wings and can fly. You rarely see them do so because it draws attention, and everything is within crawling distance. Bed bugs can’t fly because they don’t have wings. Their … Read more
Bed bug eggs are tiny, so it’s easy to mistake them for something else. Learning how to identify bed bug eggs is critical, and one identifying factor is whether their texture is hard or soft. … Read more
If you’ve had bed bug treatment, there will be dead bed bugs around. But what if some of those bugs aren’t dead, but pretending? Other bug species are known for playing dead. Bed bugs don’t … Read more
Anyone with parasitic pests wants to find DIY bed bug treatment that works quickly and easily. Having them killed is expensive and time-consuming. If bed bugs drown in water, then that could be the cheapest … Read more
News stories about different places you can get bed bugs often keep people awake at night. But it’s unclear whether you can get bed bugs outdoors from long grass in a nearby field or your … Read more
You can experience both rodent and bed bug infestations at the same time. Mice and rats infest any home where they’ll have food, water, and warmth. They can live anywhere in the home, but will … Read more
When a bug bites you, you want to know what bug bit you. Two of the worst are spiders and bed bugs. But telling spider and bed bug bites apart isn’t easy if you didn’t … Read more
Bed bug treatments are costly and don’t always work. But natural bed bug treatments, such as using ants to kill bed bugs, are often overlooked. But using a pest to kill a pest isn’t recommended. … Read more
Finding bed bugs in the closet is something nobody wants to happen. But if you’re sure you have bed bugs, and don’t know where they are, you’ll have to search for them. Check for living … Read more
Pests have been plaguing kitchens and pantries for as long as we’ve had them. Bed bugs aren’t necessarily one of them, as they prefer the bedroom, but it is possible. Bed bugs can live in … Read more
Spots are frustrating, embarrassing, and can be painful or itchy. What’s more frustrating is if you don’t know whether you’ve got small pimples or bed bug bites. Bed bug bites are small, red, itchy, and … Read more
Bed bugs live in beds, hence how they got their name. But bed bugs dislike water and can’t swim. So, you could be forgiven for thinking that the water in a waterbed would keep bed … Read more
Using a vacuum cleaner to kill bed bugs is a recommended tip. If you do, and you don’t empty it, the bed bugs will stay inside your vacuum alive. The only question is how long … Read more
Bed bugs frequently affect people going on vacation. Whether they’re in hotels or cruise liners, many holiday-makers have stories of bed bugs ruining their time abroad. Bed bugs can infest the beds, bedding, and furniture … Read more
An enjoyable family night out shouldn’t be marred by the chance of getting bed bugs. That’s exactly what can happen when you head to the movie theater. But there are ways to make it less … Read more
Having both bed bugs and cockroaches is a nightmare. One feeds on you at night, and the other causes havoc in your kitchen and around your home. Cockroaches are bigger, can fly, and come out … Read more
If you’ve been bitten during the night, identifying the bug that bit you can be difficult. You can help to narrow things down by figuring out where bed bugs bite you on the face and … Read more
Most people get bed bugs from traveling. But the possibility of getting bed bugs while camping isn’t something that occurs to most people, but it can happen in certain situations. You can’t get bed bugs … Read more
People have been searching for quick and effective ways to kill bed bugs for decades. Free methods are ideal. It seems to make sense that you could do this by depriving them of oxygen or … Read more
If you have itchy spots on your scalp, you might wonder if you have bed bugs in your hair. It’s possible to mistake bed bugs for hair lice if you don’t know what they look … Read more
When you’ve got bed bugs, you will do anything to get rid of them. No doubt you’ve wondered what would happen if you threw your mattress and furniture away. But it’s actually a bad idea. … Read more
Bed bugs hate light exposure and extreme heat. That’s why so many people decide to leave infested items outside during the hottest summer months, aiming to kill bed bugs through sun exposure. It seems like … Read more
Bed bugs will hide in the couch to avoid light and easy detection. They can make use of folds, cushions, and the frame. This can make bed bugs and their eggs really difficult to find. … Read more
It seems like bed bugs will bite while you sleep no matter what you do. But, by using several effective anti-bed bug tools, you can stop them from biting and sleep in your bed at … Read more
Almost everyone that’s had bed bugs has thought about moving to get away from the infestation forever. But moving out due to bed bugs isn’t a good idea. That’s because bed bugs are so good … Read more
Bed bugs could sneak into a box or package before it’s posted to you. When you open the package, the bed bugs will try to scamper away and find somewhere new to hide. There are … Read more
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are a modern menace, spreading from house to house and apartment to apartment. But because nobody sleeps there, it’s unclear whether bed bugs spread in schools. Parents, teachers, and pupils can … Read more
Bed bugs come and go in a way you can’t explain. You might get an explosion of bites one month, before experiencing far fewer the next. That’s because bed bugs go ‘dormant,’ i.e., become inactive. … Read more
Both bed bugs and ticks are parasitic pests. But each bug requires different treatment options, so it’s important that you can tell the difference between bed bugs and ticks. Bed bugs and ticks are about … Read more
Bed bugs need a regular supply of blood to survive. For some reason, you’re covered in bed bug bites while your partner isn’t affected at all. You’re no doubt wondering why this is the case. … Read more
Bed bugs and scabies are two types of parasite that feed on human hosts. The symptoms of the two conditions can easily be confused. However, they are not the same, and require different treatments. Bed … Read more
Vacations are supposed to be fun, but bringing home bed bugs would ruin that happy feeling instantly. Nobody wants to find bed bugs when they return home from your well-earned break. Unfortunately, bed bugs get … Read more
Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to kill. That’s in part because they pick hiding spots around the room, not just in your bedding. That’s why you might find bed bugs in wood flooring. Bed bugs … Read more
Bed bug bites and mosquito bites look and feel similar. Unless you’ve seen the parasitic insect itself, it’s difficult to tell what bit you. Fortunately, there are ways to tell bed bugs and mosquitos apart. … Read more
Bed bugs have to bite people to survive. But they go through several stages before they reach adulthood, like other insects. This raises the question of whether they bite throughout their life, or just once … Read more
