There may be no worse news to a home or business owner than finding out you’ve got bed bugs. It’s embarrassing, it’s unpleasant, and it’s the beginning of what could be a very difficult process of getting rid of the infestation. For homeowners, bed bugs are a matter of inconvenience; for a business owner, they […]
6 Bed Bug Myths & Facts from the EPA
To better understand bed bugs, here are some bed bug myths provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – part of their great collection of bed bug resources. Bed Bug Myths & Facts Myth: You can’t see a bed bug. Fact: You should be able to see adult bed bugs, nymphs and eggs with […]
How Do You Get Bed Bugs in the First Place?
Anyone who has ever had the misfortune of having a bed bug infestation in their home will tell you how unpleasant it can be. Bed bugs can leave you with nasty, itchy bites that can linger for weeks, and ridding yourself of an infestation can take much longer than that. But how do you get […]
Does Bed Bug Proof Furniture Exist? Not Quite, But…
If you’ve ever had a bed bug infestation, you know that those little pests can wreak havoc on a home. Bed bugs hide in hard-to-find crevices, they leave their victims with awful itchy bites, and they often refuse to be exterminated. There are a number of methods for ridding an area of a bed bug […]
Bed Bug Appearance: What Bed Bugs Look Like to the Human Eye
Knowing what bed bugs look like is the first step in identifying and controlling them. There are a variety of bugs that look similar to bed bugs (cockroaches, carpet beetles, etc.), so knowing how to differentiate them is important. Adult bed bugs, in general, are: About the size of an apple seed (5-7 mm or […]
Can Bed Bugs Eat Through Plastic?
You’ve heard the horror stories about bed bug infestations. They find their way into your home, cozy up in your mattress, and refuse to leave no matter what measures you take. It can be a nightmare for any homeowner. One of the common recommendations for getting rid of bed bugs is to seal the infested […]