According to researchers from University of Sheffield, dirty laundry can attract bed bugs and there is a rise in these parasites that bite and carry a host of diseases. Their study is published in the journal Scientific Reports. The authors of the study found that bed bugs or Cimex lectularius are known to be attracted to human hosts. When there are no humans around, they tend to hone in on the smell of humans that remains in their worn clothes. William Hentley, an ecologist at the University of Sheffield and first author on the paper said that this is the first time they have noted that human ..read more

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There are many reasons why bed bugs have made a comeback in recent decades, and their resistance to commonly used insecticides is one of the most widely accepted explanations. In a new paper published in the Journal of Economic Entomology, scientists from the University of Sydney and NSW Health Pathology describe how bed bugs are able to resist pyrethroid insecticides via metabolic detoxification, the process by which bed bugs break down insecticides. The researchers focused on two types of detoxification enzymes, which are broadly known as esterases and oxidases. These two types of enzymes c ..read more

Bed bug-infested homes tend to be dusted with a layer of histamine particles, leading researchers to speculate that environmental histamine may be an indoor allergen with adverse health effects. Inside infested homes, histamine levels averaged 54.6 μg/100 mg of sieved household dust versus less than 2.5 μg/100 mg in control homes in the same apartment building (and less than 0.3 μg/100 mg in an uninfested building more than 8 km away), according Zachary DeVries, PhD, of North Carolina State University in Raleigh, and colleagues. "Notably, the histamine concentrations in dust collected in bed ..read more

Are you worried that your home has a bed bug infestation in its midst? Do you cringe at the idea of bed bugs ever making their way into your home? If so, then you need to learn all that you can about the bed bug signs you should be looking out for. Doing so can help you reach out for help before the situation worsens. If you wait too long or ignore the signs, you’ll have an infestation on your hands. See below for an in-depth guide on the early signs of bed bugs and what you should do when you notice them. 1. Blood Marks on Your Mattress Don’t worry, when we say “blood marks”, we don’t mean th ..read more

Bed Bug Consulting, LLC Elmira, NY (December 6, 2021) An effort is underway in New York State to restrict, and in certain cases ban, “bug bombs,” led by State Senator Zellnor Myrie (D-NYC). Total release foggers, more aptly referred to as bug bombs (because in some cases, they literally blow up), are dangerous indoor devices that release an aerosolized plume of toxic pesticides and unknown inert (or other) ingredients in an overpowered, ineffectual attempt to manage common pest problems. As Senator Myrie notes in his legislative justification for the bill, “This is an environmental justice is ..read more

Bed bugs. Just the thought can set your arms and legs to itching and have you wanting to burn your mattress and rip up the carpet in your home. There are many different ways that you can get rid of bed bugs, including bed bug traps and other bed bug treatments. While it’s always a good idea to hire a bed bug exterminator to get rid of the bed bugs for you, there are bed bug treatments that you can try that might work until they can get there. In this blog, you can find a little about the different types of bed bug traps, how they work, and if it’s a good idea to invest in them as well. What Ar ..read more

Bed bugs have long been associated with humans, they have even been found in occupation sites from the time of the Pharaohs, dating back to around 1350 BCE. In fact, bed bugs were once very widespread, and extremely prevalent, with estimates of up to 70% of British homes in the past having an active infestation. Perhaps it is then not surprising that anecdotal stories through history involving bed bugs are quite common. The following is a small selection. It is claimed by John Crannell in 1873, that when Nero set fire to Rome, it was due to bed bugs. Apparently, the emperor spent a wretched n ..read more

Bed Bug Behavior, Biology, and General Information (1) Bed Bug Information of Interest to Hospitality and Housing Professionals (89) Bed Bug Litigations (104) Bed Bug Inspection and Detection (114) Bed Bug Dogs (135) Bed Bug Control (147) Bed Bug Tips for Travelers, Homeowners, and Apartment Residents (179) Closing Comments (216) This list of practical and useful things to know about bed bugs was written specifically with the many bed bug victims, hospitality professionals, property management professionals and pest management professionals in mind. Please note that these bits of informatio ..read more

Managing bed bugs in senior housing is as much about compassion as strategy. - Eric Flynn, Bed Bug Consulting, LLC No family wants to think that their elderly parent or grandparent would have to live with bed bugs. But it happens all the time. In fact, bed bug infestations in senior living facilities are often some of the most intense and persistent infestations PMPs have to deal with. “Ninety percent of the work we do is bed bugs, and some of the worst cases we’ve seen have been in senior living facilities,” says Greg Osborne of Bug Bakers of Columbus, Ohio. “Why do they grow out of control ..read more