Even after you get rid of bed bugs, the reminders of them can stick around. Perhaps one of the most irritating reminders are their bites. For one to two weeks, you’re stuck with these red, itchy bumps that remind you of the creepy-crawlies that invaded your home. Can these bites lead to bigger problems? How…
Everyone reacts differently to bed bug bites. This is why there are a variety of reasons why bed bug bites may show up on one person and not others. For example, many people don’t even have an immediate reaction, while others will swell right away. So, why exactly do some people say bed bugs seemingly…
The hospital is probably the last place you’d expect to find bed bugs. They’re known for being clean and sterile. However, bed bugs are sneaky pests and can easily find their way into any space, even the most sterile ones. Bed bugs are the last thing you want to think about when you’re sick since…
Within forums across the web, there has been much discussion around the concept of neem oil being used to exterminate bed bugs. With everyone trying to find new natural ways of defending themselves against these pests, it is not surprising that many have discussed neem oil as a potential option. Although neem oil may be…
Bed Bug Foggers – Completely Useless Bed bugs have been making their presence known within the last few decades. Their re-emergence after being almost extinct in the 90s can be attributed to increased travel and commerce, lack of public knowledge concerning these pests, and the removal and ban of pesticides practices, like deet. Since then,…
How long will it take to get a good night’s sleep? Everyone has spoken of physical remediants of having bed bugs. The linear red welts that suddenly show up after days or weeks of itching and the tickling feeling you get when you are at the point of shutting your eyes are only some of…
With bed bugs comes a stigma. This stigma projects that only low-income homes attract bed bugs. That only dirty and clutter filled homes attract these militant pests. This is far from the truth. Anybody can get bed bugs, as they have no stipulations other than a place to hide and a host to feed…
Bed bugs, especially in Cleveland, OH, are becoming a prominent issue among the housing community. This includes, but is not limited to, apartments, single family homes, duplexes, condos, and other housing types. Multi-tenant facilities hold a majority of the bed bug infestation reports. This is due to their population density and limited housing space. Since…
What Is A Bed Bug? How To Identify A Bed Bug: In order to prevent bed bug infestations, it is important to gain a better understanding of what bed bugs are. Here are some facts to help you better identify bed bugs: Overall Description Common Facts Bed Bug Bite Descriptions Bed bugs…
FAQ’s: Bed Bugs I thought bed bugs were a myth to scare children, they exist? They do exist and they do come out at night and bite you in order to feed. So the nighttime saying is true. Bed bugs are insects that feed on warm blooded animals as their source of nutrition. These pests…