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 [...]
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 Traps
June 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For many years, the bed bug trap has proved elusive. Since bed bugs are so very tiny – often measuring no more than one quarter of an inch in total length – constructing a trap that could let them in but not let them out was quite a challenge. This left those with a bed [...]
Bed Bug Steamers
June 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the non-chemical methods for killing bed bugs is to apply high temperatures to them. When done correctly, this can be a “total extermination” process because it can kill not only the adult bed bugs that plague sleepers at night, but also the eggs of these insects. This means that both the current infestation [...]
Bed “Bug Bombs” Considered Ineffective by Researchers at Ohio State
June 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Home owners who are looking for a cheap method of dealing with their bed bug problem often turn to over the counter products like “bug bombs” or “foggers.” While these products are extremely cost effective (often sold for as little as $10 at hardware stores) compared to the traditional exterminator, they may be doing more [...]
How to Identify Bed Bug Bites
June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In the last couple of decades, there has been a huge surge of renewed interest in all matters pertaining to bed bugs. The reasons for this are not difficult to determine; with the elimination of DDT and many other highly toxic insecticides, bed bugs and other types of infestations are experiencing a renaissance of sorts. [...]
Bed Bug Mattress Covers
June 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you are experiencing a bed bug infestation and you have done a bit of research, then you already know that “encasement” is one of your options. This basically refers to the use of a specially designed and manufactured mattress cover that will seal all the bed bugs in so that they will starve and [...]
Find EPA-Registered Bed Bug Products
May 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) offers a comprehensive search tool for people looking to find bed bug products that can work in their home. The search allows consumers to search by the name of the product manufacturer, EPA-registration number, pesticide type, or use of pesticide. Using this search is a great way to ensure that [...]
Bed Bug Extermination Sprays Can Be Hazardous
May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of the cheapest and easiest ways to get rid of bed bugs is to use extermination sprays. Certain extermination companies will advocate for the use of sprays because they can be an effect method to get rid of bed bugs. However, the use of sprays can cause adverse effects if one is not careful [...]
Can Bed Bugs Travel With Me?
February 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
Some questions have very complicated answers. This one doesn’t – the answer is a resounding yes. Bed bugs can definitely travel. The key to understanding this issue is knowing that the question has it right – bed bugs can travel with you, but not on you. This is because bed bugs do not usually adhere [...]
BedBugs.Net’s Worldwide Bed Bug Registry Opens to Public
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bedbugs.net is proud to present the world’s first bed bug registry. Did you have a “bad” bed bug experience at a recent hotel you stayed in? Does your apartment have a bed bug problem that landlord simply won’t take care of? Or maybe that picture perfect resort in Thailand wasn’t as perfect as you thought [...]
Bed Bug Biology and Behavior
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Public health agencies have been aware for several years that the incidence of bed bugs is on the rise, with some officials even referring to the phenomenon as an “epidemic.” The last time bed begs were as prominent a problem as they are today was during the early 20th century. But what exactly are bed [...]
Are Bed Bug Bites Dangerous?
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Bed bug bites can be alarming, particularly when you wake up with dozens or hundreds of them and you were unaware that your bed might be infected at all. You may appear to have a serious rash or even a rash from head to toe, a situation which would be cause for concern for anyone. [...]
How to Check for Bed Bugs
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The first thing to learn about checking for bed bugs is when you would be well advised to do so. There are two main situations in which people should take care to be alert for signs of bed bugs: when they are traveling and when they are concerned about conditions in their home. Checking [...]
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