At the first sign of bed bugs, or the possibility of a sighting, many homeowners run to their cabinets to see which bug sprays, alcohol-based poisons, or other roach/bug chemicals they have at their disposal. Stop right there; this is possibly the worst thing you can do if you notice a bed bug infestation. If…
The short answer is that you will get a reddish looking bite mark that may seem harmless at first, but will eventually become irritating and itchy. When this happens, it’s important that you contact a bed bug exterminator as soon as possible to prevent bed bugs from breeding and infesting your home. Bed bug bites…
When people get a bedbug infestation problem, the first resort is usually to buy a bed bug sprays in your local home improvement store to solve the issue. However, such a move is fraught with difficulties, and even dangers – from running afoul with regulations and the law to contaminating the house and essential stuff.…
Can Bed Bugs Hide in Clothes? The short answer is Yes. Bed bugs can hide in clothes and furniture. If you have noticed that your wardrobe has been infested by bed bugs, probably because one of them exited their hiding place, then here are a few tips on how to get rid of bed bugs in…
Canada’s pest experts opine that the bed bug problem is turning worse this year with Toronto being named as a bed bug capital of the country. Infestations by bed bugs have rapidly spread throughout the city and reports have shot up by more than 20 percent over that for the previous years. Bed bug infestations…
Bed Bugs are some of the more tenacious pests a person can endure. Although abundant prior to World War II, they all but disappeared in the 50’s and 60’s due to advances in hygiene and pesticide technology. However they have made a serious comeback in recent years due to an increase in global travel, population…
How Not To Bring Bed Bugs Back Home Bed bugs are good hitch hikers. They can easily climb onto luggage or move across a room without being noticed. Hotels have plenty of guests and create an opportunity for bed bugs to feed on fresh hosts. It is important to know how to avoid bed bugs…
Early Signs of Bed Bugs – Signs of Bed Bugs Bed bugs feed on human blood and live in voids and cracks in places where people usually stay, sit or sleep for prolonged periods. Mature bed bugs are oval in shape and reddish in colour with flattened bodies that range from 3/16 to 3/8 inch…
Just the mere thought of bugs crawling about in your bed is enough to make you squirm. Imagine them actually being there and taking little bites out of you while you sleep. Bed bugs can be quite the nuisance and are often hard to detect if you don’t know what to look for. They make…
Everyone knows the importance of a good night’s sleep. Yet there are certain pests who disrupt our lives by taking advantage of the time when we’re not awake to feed on our blood; this eventually becomes a source of anxiety which can deprive us of much-needed rest. Bed bugs can be identified as one of…