No one likes having to deal with the physical and mental strain of a bed bug infestation. The best way to avoid the side effects is to avoid an infestation all together. Bed bugs are crafty insects. There is no way to proof your home against them; however, you can take precautions to limit their […]
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Using Dogs to Detect Bed Bugs
Dogs don’t just make great pets and loyal companions. Recent studies have shown that dogs can be trained to alert diabetic owners when their blood sugar is low, detect bacterial infections and even sniff out cancer. That keen sense of smell has also helped some dogs to become bed bug detection experts. Canine services have […]
More Bed Bug Myths
Here we look at some more common bed bug myths: Myth: Bed bugs are invisible to the naked eye False: Bed bugs are very small and are difficult to spot, but they are not invisible. Hatchlings are the size of a poppy seed, while adults grow to about a quarter-inch in length. Bed bugs are […]
Bed Bugs and Apartment Buildings
As with any infestation, the key to dealing with a bed bug problem in your apartment building is to successfully identify the infestation. If you are waking up to patterned, itchy bites, find red pin-prick like spotting on your bed sheets, or see small, dark insects darting across your furniture or floors, it is likely […]
Bed Bugs and Mental Health
A bed bug infestation takes a toll on your home and your body, but can also have a serious effect on your mind. While the physical effects of bed bugs have been well documented by victims, bed bug exterminators and medical professionals, the psychological effects are only just beginning to be studied. One of the […]
Bed Bugs and Furniture
Bed bugs are most commonly found on, underneath and inside of your furniture when invading your home. One of the major bed bug related decisions people have to make when dealing with an infestation is what to do with their furniture. Bed bug treatments can be expensive and costs can increase exponentially if you have […]
Bed Bug Myths
Here we look at some of the most common bed bug myths: Myth: Bed bugs can fly False: Bed bugs do not have wings and cannot fly. However, they do move very quickly and can be hard to see. Myth: Bed bugs don’t like the light True: Bed bugs most often feed at night and […]
Bed Bug Research
A selection of research on bed bugs from around the world. Bed Bug Origins Scientists at the University of Tulsa have determined that bats were the original hosts of the bugs that infest homes around the world today. Bats introduced bed bugs to human populations when both humans and bats were living in caves. Since […]
Bed Bugs Around the World
In 2014, experts deemed Canada’s bed bug problem to be worse than ever, with the frequency of bed bug reports increasing 20 per cent over the previous year. Canada wasn’t alone. Countries around the world saw increases in beg bug infestations. The United States has been dealing with increases in bed bugs for several years, […]
Bed Bugs and Your Pets
When it comes to a bed bug infestation in your home, your human family members aren’t the only ones at risk. Pets, especially dogs and cats that move around the house, can also become vulnerable. Unlike fleas or ticks, bed bugs prefer to feed on human blood, because human skin is exposed, but just because a bed […]