Nearly 100 years ago, bed bugs were nearly wiped out in the US, thanks to the many new pesticides that were created. However, the survivors developed an immunity to these treatments and eventually came back with a vengeance. Today, the appearance of bed bugs can close down businesses and schools, their mere name invoking dread. …
Bed bugs are one of the most irritating pests that infest the homes of people or hotel rooms that they stay in. These little bugs can be extremely hard to eliminate, and therefore, it becomes essential to know about their infestation when they’re low in numbers. For that, finding bed bug poop is one of …
One of the biggest defenses against bed bugs and other pests is proper education. Not only does this include carrying out periodic inspections and knowing what to look for, but also knowing how to tell facts from fiction. In the case of bed bugs, there are quite a few myths out there to bust. The …
Bed bugs are perhaps the most notorious household pests out there outside of rats, roaches, and relatives. These tiny critters are well known for their bites as well as how difficult it can be to get rid of them. But it may not always be easy to avoid an infestation if you’ve been exposed to …
“Good night, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite!” You’ve probably heard this little mantra countless times during your life, but have you ever stopped to consider just how unique it is? It’s been proven fleas were responsible for the Bubonic Plague, but there’s no bedtime mantra about them. Or what about ticks which …
One day you wake up to find little red dots which seem to form little trails. Immediately, you realize this is one of the telltale signs of bedbugs. But do you really have an infestation? It might surprise you to know that you can have bed bug bites without bed bugs and vice versa. Of …
It’s never pleasant to wake up in the morning to discover red, itchy spots on your body. Even worse, after some examination to find out what bit you, you discover it was bed bugs. These nasty little critters strike quietly, and often the only signs you’ve been exposed to one is the trail of red …
It’s a common problem. You see tiny brown bugs in your bed and immediately begin panicking. Bed bugs are one of the most difficult parasitic bugs to get rid of and wreak all sorts of havoc. But before you go burning the house down, take a deep breath and try to get a closer look …
An old and popular home remedy, rubbing alcohol and its siblings have long been used in the fight against all sorts of critters, including bed bugs. But are these methods really effective and does rubbing alcohol kill bed bugs like many people say? Or is it just a myth? Research has shown very grey results. …
