Bed bugs are notoriously difficult pests to get rid of. They can infest even the cleanest of spaces and quickly spread throughout a property if not properly addressed. Since bleach has a reputation for killing nearly everything, many people wonder whether bleach is an effective method for eliminating these pesky bloodsuckers. Here is everything you […]
7 Bugs That Look Like Bed Bugs
Bed bug infestations are a common problem for places like camps, shelters, dorms, and other shared living accommodations. If your facility has ever experienced these pesky visitors, you know how resilient and sneaky they can be. You’re also likely on high alert every time you see a bug near a bed in your facility. But […]
What Prevents Bed Bugs? 7 Tips for Bed Bug Prevention in Commercial Settings
Bed bugs are small, flat, oval-shaped, brown insects that closely resemble apple seeds. They may appear reddish — especially after they eat — or translucent, white, or yellowish during their larval stages. Although bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases, their bites are itchy and painful, making them a nuisance in any setting. But […]
How Big Are Bed Bugs?
Regardless of whether you’ve ever personally experienced a bed bug infestation, it’s very likely you’re already well aware of how incredibly inconvenient, uncomfortable, and hard-to-kill bed bugs are. But what you may not know is that if you manage or operate a camp, residency hall, shelter, hostel, employee housing unit, or any other type of […]
Carpet Beetles vs. Bed Bugs: What are the Differences?
Finding bugs in your home or business is never fun. The goal is always to keep them outside. However, bugs try hard to get inside, and it is not uncommon to find them at one time or another. If you do find bugs in your home or business, it is important to identify them correctly […]
How Fast Do Bed Bugs Move?
If you’ve ever had bed bugs, you’ve probably noticed that they aren’t always in the same place. Like other insects, bed bugs move from location to location. Bed bugs are tiny and can be almost invisible to the naked eye, so they can be hard to track. This article will discuss the question: how fast […]