In the past decade bed bugs have been making a resurgence in the homes across the globe. These small warm blood feeding insects do not transmit disease, but many people do have reactions to their bites. The bed bug populations of a home will often be overlooked until they the entire home is infested. In [...]
Bed Bug Pill Might Be Coming Soon!
February 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The fight against bed bugs has been going on for centuries. Every few years there is a new method that is developed. A new method of bed bug control that is currently being tested involves taking a pill to kill the bed bugs. Doctor Johnathan Sheele, and emergency medical specialist at the Eastern Virginia Medican [...]
Bed Bugs Found in Libraries Across the Country
December 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bed bugs like to travel. Recently bed bugs have been showing up in libraries around the country. The University of Washington is the latest library to fall victim to bed bugs. The university has been putting any books that were infested by bed bugs into freezers to kill them with the cold air. While cold [...]
Recommended Bed Bug Products for Home Use
October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Organic Diatomaceous Earth – Diatomaceous earth is a product that is known to be a natural effective agent against various insects and bugs. The all natural dust insecticide is designed to be 100% safe for children and pets while still killing bed bugs. You can put the earth around your bed and various areas of [...]
Recommended Bed Bug Travel Products
October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bed Bug Luggage Liner – The bed bug luggage liner is a must have for people who like to travel. This is your first line of defense when you are away from home. A good luggage liner will ensure you don’t have any unwanted guests hitching a ride into your luggage when you leave your [...]
How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for Good
October 17, 2012 By 4 Comments
Bed bugs are an efficient species, capable of survival in the worst possible conditions. They are perfectly suited for life in our homes, thriving on meals of human blood. Ridding our homes of these bugs is essential to our own ability to thrive. Human homes are filled with perfect places for bed bugs to hide. [...]
How Do I Protect Myself from Bed Bugs When I Travel?
October 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With bed bugs making a comeback, travelers are worried about what they may encounter and whether they’ll be bringing anything home with their luggage. Many years ago this was a valid concern, but until recently, bed bugs were only memories for most. These days, bed bugs are back, and they’re harder than ever to vanquish. [...]
Early Bed Bug Detection Tools and Methods
October 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When bed bugs are introduced into a dwelling, there usually aren’t more than a few of them, at first. They may come in on your luggage when you return from a trip, or they may be in furniture or clothing purchased second hand. They are excellent hitch hikers and can catch a ride on most [...]
Challenges Associated with Controlling Bed Bugs
October 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bed bug infestation was an everyday issue in the days up to and through WWII. People were very familiar with bed bugs and were well educated on the subject all the way from recognizing an infestation, to treating and eliminating it. That’s because after WWII pesticides such as DDT and Malathion were widely available. Unlike [...]
Bed Bug Powders: One Treatment Option Among Many
October 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Bed Bug Powders come in several varieties and are considered some of the most effective home remedies for bed bug infestations. There are powders available for anyone to purchase, and what is better is that they don’t require a license to use. They are the first choice of many and have successfully tackled and beaten [...]
Bed Bugs: Frequently Asked Questions
October 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Q: What are Bed Bugs? A: Bed bugs are small parasitic bugs known scientifically as Cimex lectularius (Cimicidae), that get their blood meals from humans at rest. If no human is available, they’ll feed on any warm blooded animal. They prefer humans who lack the furry coat of a dog or cat, but they’ll take [...]
How to Prevent Bed Bugs – Essential Tips For Everyone
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bed bugs were once all but eradicated from developed countries around the world. With the increase in global travel, especially to and from third world countries, and with the new resistance bed bugs are showing to about 98% of the pesticides on the market, the parasitic night terrors are back in force. With the re-emergence [...]
Are Bed Bugs Difficult to Get Rid of?
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When a colony of bed bugs has established itself in a dwelling, eradication is a long, hard road away. It can be done, but only with hard work, diligence, and time. Bed bugs have a lot going for them. Like any species on our planet, they are hard wired for survival. And like any species [...]
What should I do If I Find Bed Bugs?
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
So . . . you have realized that you have a bed bug problem. Worse, you have figured out that they are not going to leave on their own as long as they have a safe place to hide and a nightly meal. It’s going to be up to you to get rid of them. [...]
Bed Bug Detecting Dogs – What You Should Know
August 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dogs are a great deal more than mere companion animals. Throughout history we’ve put them to work. They herd livestock, guard property, lead the blind, pull sleds, help with water rescues, work with police to catch and detain suspects, carry things in a backpack, catch rats, provide therapy in homes, and perform dozens of additional [...]
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