3 Unusual Places Where You Can Pick Up Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a big problem. These pests can dwell in just about any furniture object in your home. And then suddenly, after a night’s sleep, you end up covered in unsightly and irritating bite marks. Interestingly, at one point in time, bed bug infestations were associated with crowded, dilapidated buildings. While this problem appeared…
4 Signs of a Bedbug Infestation
No larger than an apple seed and with a narrow body, bedbugs can squeeze into practically any crevice inside your home. As well, these pests enter with no clear sign. Often, because they’re active at night, they latch onto your clothing or go into your luggage while you’re traveling, and soon enough, you have bite…
Where Did Bed Bugs Originate?
First, what are bed bugs? They are parasitic insects that feed the on blood of warm-blooded animals. There are several species of bed bug; and Cimex Lectularius, the most common variety, feeds on human blood. Their name results from their preference for warm areas, particularly beds (surprise!) or other areas where people sleep. While not…
How to Avoid Bed Bugs
From avoiding bed bugs at home to worrying about bed bugs in school, we have a lot of everyday risk to these nasty pests. Add in the fact that survey released by the National Pest Management Association shows that bed bug infestations are on the rise and we have even more to worry about. Additionally,…
What Do Bed Bugs Look Like? And Other Bed Bug Questions Answered
What are bed bugs? What do bed bugs look like? What do bed bug bits look like? If you’ve suspected that these pests could be lurking in your home, you’ve likely asked yourself these questions. Suspecting bed bugs in your home can cause quite a bit of stress and worry. Identifying these pests accurately and…