Bedbugs, those tiny, blood-sucking pests that have plagued humanity for centuries, are making a comeback. Despite modern advancements in pest control, these resilient insects continue to thrive. Experts warn that the bedbug resurgence is real, and it’s affecting cities worldwide. The numbers don’t lie Recent data reveals a significant increase in bedbug infestations across the globe. In the United Kingdom, instances have surged by a staggering 278% in just two years. Paris, a city known for its romantic charm, faced a bedbug outbreak in October 2023, just before fashion week. Now, with the Oly ..read more

If you suffer from bug bites, the location of those bites on your body can be very telling. It helps you identify the type of bug that has been biting you. For example, if you have a pet with fleas, you may experience bites near your ankles. However, this is not the same for bedbugs. Because they tend to bite while you are asleep, these bites usually show up on exposed skin. For instance, if you wear pants and a T-shirt while sleeping, you could have the majority of these bites on your face, your hands, your arms or your neck. The bugs are crawling on you while you are asleep, and it’s easier ..read more

When you’re on vacation with your family or traveling for business, few things are more unsettling than the idea of sharing your hotel room with bed bugs. These tiny, elusive pests can turn your relaxing stay in your hotel room into a nightmare. Few things can shock you more than waking up from what you thought was a peaceful night to discover you’re itchy with mysterious bites. Why are bed bugs so easy to miss in a hotel room, and how can you tell if they’ve been feasting on you all night without your knowledge? Bedbugs are often inactive during the day Did you know that bedbugs are nocturnal ..read more

If you travel to different parts of the U.S., you might unintentionally stay in a place with a bed bug infestation. If so, you might find the bed bugs take advantage of your visit to do a bit of traveling of their own. Discovering that bed bugs have accompanied you back home can be devastating. Not only will you have had your vacation ruined, but you will also need to take drastic measures to get your own home back to normal. The following steps can help you reduce the chances of suffering this nightmare scenario. Take care unpacking after you arrive Bed bugs like to live in beds, as their nam ..read more

Bed bugs multiply by laying eggs. This is why an infestation can quickly get out of control. It may start small, but bed bugs can quickly multiply.  After all, bed bugs themselves are relatively short-lived. The average lifespan is only from 4 to 6 months. But if the bed bugs are reproducing and multiplying this entire time, the infestation itself continues to grow. So how fast will this happen? An average of one egg per day To get a sense of how fast bed bugs can spread, you need to know that a female can lay approximately one egg every single day. This is the average, so it’s generally ..read more

As a general rule, bed bugs don’t actively spread known diseases. They’re not like ticks, where a bite could lead to the onset of Lyme disease. The bites from a bed bug can cause significant itching and other types of discomfort, but they typically don’t cause disease or infection. That being said, someone who has been bitten excessively by bed bugs may scratch their skin to the point that it causes physical damage. This can, in some cases, lead to secondary infections. The damaged skin becomes infected due to the scratching and the bites, and that infection begins to spread. But it is still t ..read more

When people don’t want to stay in hotels, they will sometimes rent Airbnbs. This can give them a more secluded place to stay. Someone may not want to be in a hotel downtown, for instance, but will rent a smaller house outside of the city for their family. People often see this as a more relaxing alternative. But it could be anything but relaxing if the Airbnb is full of bed bugs. If you’ve booked one of these locations, simply spending a single night there could be highly detrimental to the health of both you and your family. Wouldn’t someone report the bed bugs? There are many signs of bed bu ..read more

Bed bugs are the unwelcome guests no one wants to find sharing their sleep space. These flat, reddish-brown insects feed on human blood, leaving itchy, red bumps in their wake. While the classic signs of bed bug bites are well-known, there are some lesser-known symptoms that might leave you scratching your head (and skin) in confusion. If you suspect a bed bug infestation, but the bite pattern doesn’t quite match the usual description, consider these three lesser-known signs of bed bug bites that you might be missing. Bites in a zigzag pattern The most common image associated with bed bug bite ..read more

People go on cruises to relax and enjoy their time away from home. While cruise ships are usually clean and pest-free, there are instances in which cruise ship passengers have discovered unwelcome guests—bed bugs—in their staterooms. Realizing that your stateroom is infested with bed bugs is likely the start of a miserable trip. These pests can quickly infest clothing and luggage. They bite humans, which causes itchy, red bumps to appear. This turns what should have been a fun and relaxing vacation into an uncomfortable time. Bed bugs on cruises are uncommon Cruise ships usually conduct regula ..read more

Bed bug bites are often passed off as a minor issue. While the majority of bites lead to no long-term complications, bed bug bites can be itchy, painful, and in some cases, bites can result in allergic reactions and infections. Bed bugs can travel from one place to another by being carried on certain items and materials. What items could potentially be carrying bed bugs? Can bed bugs spread from person to person? It is a common misconception that bed bugs can be carried from person to person like lice. They cannot. Nonetheless, bed bugs can be carried on peoples’ clothing. Bed bugs may be pres ..read more