Top Ten Tips to Prevent or Control Bed Bugs
The tips listed below are a resource for you and pest management professionals to prevent or control bed bug problems. It is important to remember that bed bugs do not pose a serious medical problem in most cases. But they can cause significant mental anguish and may become costly when not eliminated from an infested […]
How Do I Know If I Have Bed Bugs? 7 Early Signs to Look Out
Infestations of bed bugs are on the rise! As common as this may seem, early signs to look out for can help you avoid an infestation. The growth of populations in North America, Europe, and Australia increased the need to recognize early signs to look out for. Where Bed Bugs Hide Bed bugs will hide in […]
Bed Bug Dog Certification: Why Do Bed Bug Dogs Need to be Certified?
When you thought bed bugs were hard to find without a dog, imagine how hard it is to find bed bugs with an untrained sniffer. This is the problem that bed bug detection teams face when they are working with non-certified bed bug dogs. Expect these animals to possess training in scent recognition. But they […]
Are Bed Bugs Caused by Poor Hygiene?
Poor hygiene has commonly been cited as a cause of bed bugs. But how true is this? These bugs are parasites that feed on your blood and other animals. The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is about 3 to 8 mm long when it does not engorge with blood after feeding. You can see them […]
What Landlords Need to Know About Bed Bugs
There is bed bug news for everyone! These bugs are showing up everywhere, including some unexpected places like nice hotels, airports, and supermarkets. They are making themselves right at home on your things. You can bring bed bugs home with you or pick them up from a hotel or neighbor’s place. They could come back […]
Are Bed Bugs Active During The Winter Months?
Yes, they are. These parasites are active in conditions as low as 41 degrees Fahrenheit! They may seem like they are not active during the winter months. But bed bugs can stay alive in your bedding or on bed frames for about one year. That means that they are still there during the winter months. […]
What are Bed Bugs: Everything you Need to Know
Bed bugs are types of parasitic insects because they feed exclusively on blood. The term usually refers to species that prefer human hosts. But all of them as well as bat bugs and bird bugs will bite you! That is when they cannot find other prey, such as bats roosting in a cave or birds […]
What Purpose Do Bed Bugs Have?
People typically consider bed bugs as pests because they tend to feed on your blood. Usually, these bugs do not pose a serious health threat. However, there is concern about the recent resurgence of its infestations in developed countries like the United States and Canada. As for purpose, note that these little critters have been […]
How Smart are Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs are tiny brown insects that have recently started making a comeback in American homes! They feed on your blood, usually when asleep. Their bites often leave itchy welts on their victims’ skin. Some beds even become stained with rusty spots of dried-up bed bug excrement. It is their colorless waste product. You will […]
How to Hire an Exterminator for Bed Bugs for my New Jersey Home?
It is common to want an exterminator for your New Jersey home. Bed bugs are a major problem in the state. But how do you know how to hire one? There are many factors that you can follow when looking for a professional service. Below are three major things to consider and their explanations: What […]
