Bed bugs have made a major comeback recently after close to 40 years on near extinction. Many experts agree that banning of synthetic pesticides such as DDT has a lot to do with why the pests are back. These pesticides were effective for killing pests but unfortunately not gentle on the environment or humans. But…
Bed bugs come out to feed at night and in the dark which causes many people to believe that the pests are afraid of the dark. This explanation isn’t exactly true although the critters do prefer to operate in the dark. Bed bugs are nocturnal so naturally, they operate at night, when it is dark,…
A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology reveals that bed bugs actually have colour preferences for where they hide. The experiments revealed that bed bugs prefer black and red harborages while they seem to dislike green, yellow and white colours. Scientist theorizes that the reason why bed bugs prefer black and red harborages…
Although harder to see than live bugs, it is possible to see dead bed bugs. You only need to know how to positively identify the pest. When you see translucent shells, you might be dealing with bed bugs. It is important that you know what bed bug shedding look like. Adult bed bugs are reddish or…
Bed bugs are excellent hitch-hikers so it is no wonder that they find their way into offices. Bed bugs don’t spread diseases but their bite causes uncomfortable and itchy welts and bumps. Although rare, some people may have adverse reactions to bed bug bites. The question of what to do with bed bugs in the…
Unexplained blood stains on your bedding, waking up with welts and bumps and itchy bites are all signs that you have a resident pest feeding on your blood. If you have ruled out mosquitoes, you may be dealing either with bed bugs or ticks and determining which one isn’t always obvious especially if there have…
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like “Don’t let the bed bugs bite” is a commonly used expression when bidding someone goodnight. These insects are so tiny, tinier than apple seeds and their bodies are flat! This makes it harder to notice if they have already invaded your house and they usually hide almost anywhere…
Bed bugs are a nuisance for both home and business owners. Aside from homes, these small, flat bugs also often plague hotels and other hospitality businesses. Bed bugs usually conceal themselves in mattresses, bedding, box springs, and bed frames, hence their name. However, they will also seek shelter among other fibers, such as carpets. You…
Bed Bugs on Clothes Bed bugs are easy to mistake for bat bugs, booklice and carpet beetles so it is crucial that you are able to positively identify the offending pest. Effective extermination hinges on correct identification and using the best treatment method for the pest. Adult bed bugs are roughly the size of an…
If you are an avid traveller or simply heading out of town for business or pleasure, there are a few things you should know. Bed bugs are a big problem almost anywhere right now, but especially in Toronto that has been rank number 1 city in Canada for bed bugs. They seem almost immune to…