Bed Bugs

Bed Bug Stains Evidence of an Infestation

Bed Bug Stains: Evidence of an Infestation

Knowing the signs and symptoms of a bed bug infestation is the first step of the removal process. The earlier you can identify the presence of bed bugs, the better. These insects are notoriously difficult to manage as they hide very effectively and they resist many store-bought pesticides. Within no time at all, a small…

Can Bed Bugs Live and Survive Outside

Can Bed Bugs Live and Survive Outside?

If bed bugs have made it this far on Earth, how could they not survive outdoors? Bed bugs must surely survive outside like other insects. The truth is that bed bugs are mostly reliant on human dwellings. These bugs have evolved to stay close to their prey at all times. Human beds and shelters are…

How Fast do Bed Bugs Spread Between Rooms and Houses

How Fast do Bed Bugs Spread Between Rooms and Houses?

If you’ve ever seen a bed bug crawl, you might think these are slow creatures that must take a long time to spread from one place to the next. Despite their slow pace, however, bed bugs have found a way to move quickly and infest any home in no time at all. Bed bugs reproduce…

Do Spiders Eat Bed Bugs

Do Spiders Eat Bed Bugs?

As the saying goes, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” Spiders are terrifying to most people, but they are known to take out other unwanted pests from the home, such as mosquitoes and fruit flies. One may hope that a house spider would also eat bed bugs if given the opportunity. Bed bugs…

Can Bed Bugs Climb Plastic and Metal

Can Bed Bugs Climb Plastic and Metal?

Bed bugs are highly adaptable insects that have been a bother to humans and animals for millions of years. While they don’t carry diseases, these little vampires leave itchy bite marks and cause psychological distress that keeps people up at night. They seemingly appear in our homes out of thin air. So, how agile are…

How Long does it Take Bed Bugs Eggs to Hatch

How Long Does It Take Bed Bugs Eggs to Hatch?

Bed bugs are resilient little creatures that, for some time, many folks believed to have stopped existing. Bed bugs are however still very common and continue to antagonize us in every country around the world. Their sneaky behaviour and quick reproductive cycle make these pests very difficult to deal with without professional help. If you…

Do Bed Bugs Make Nests in the Home

Do Bed Bugs Make Nests in the Home?

Bed bugs are some of the most common pests in the world. International trade and travel have enabled these pests to spread to every country. Bed bugs travel well, but they prefer to live sedentary lifestyles in which they will inhabit the same places for the rest of their lives. They do not make nests,…

Do Bed Bugs Bite Dogs and Can They Live on Them

Do Bed Bugs Bite Dogs and Can They Live on Them?

Bed bugs are awful pests that will invade anyone’s home if given the opportunity. These insects are common all over the world, crawling into our suitcases and finding their way into our homes. Bed bugs do not discriminate – they’ll live in anyone’s house and they’ll feed on their pets, too. Bed bugs feed solely…

bed bug on a hotel wall

Why Are Bed Bugs So Hard to Kill?

Homeowners who have been unlucky enough to wage a war against bed bugs will be quick to admit that the pest is virtually impossible to exterminate. Even professional exterminators have a difficult time dealing with the critters. There are no home remedies and certainly no known repellents that can help you fight bed bugs effectively. Toronto…

Can Bed Bugs Live In Wood Furniture

How Often Do Bed Bugs Need to Feed?

Recent years bed bugs became a huge problem in Toronto and the GTA, so it is not very uncommon to find out a bed bug infestation in your home. However, you should know some facts about bed bugs in order to exterminate them. For example, do you know how often bed bugs need to feed?…