Because of their small size and propensity to hide within mattresses and furniture, controlling a bed bug infestation can prove difficult. The presence of only one fertile female bed bug in a friendly environment such as a single or multiple family dwelling is an infestation that is waiting to...
Bed Bug Bites vs. Spider Bites Typical of tiny biting pests, we often don’t see them until they’ve already bitten and symptoms appear. To know which course of treatment is required to effectively get rid of a potential bed bug or flea infestation, you need to properly identify which bug...
Finding an infestation of tiny,bitingbugs in your house is always cause for alarm. You might immediately assume that you havebed bugs, but you may have a lesser-known relative of the bed bug: the bat bug. These pests come into houses when wild bats roost in the attic or behind walls. ...
Regardless of the state of your home, a bed bug infestation is possible. According to Crumbley, here are some signs to look out for and that can help you confirm whether or not you are dealing with bed bugs: Pest activity: If you see bed bugs, you have bed bugs. Bed bugs can be ...
What is a worm infestation? Infestation and Parasitism There are a host (no pun intended) of small, parasitic organisms that cause infestations. Some are microscopic, while some can be seen with the naked-eye. These types of organisms include, but are certainly no limited to, some types of...
While your mattress is in storage, check it regularly for signs of bed bug infestation, such as musty odors, red or brown spots, and bed bug shell casings. How Do You Roll a Mattress for Storage? You can roll or fold some mattresses, like any Purple mattress, before storing to keep ...
Bed bug experts answer all these questions below. It would benefit everyone to better understand these pests, because no one is immune from a bed bug infestation. "You can be rich or poor, they don't discriminate," Alvaro Romero, a professor in urban entomology at New Mexico State Universit...
Another option is to buy sticky strips and put them on the floor around your bed to trap a bedbug commuter for a definitive identification. Trapping lots of them on a sticky strip may give you an idea of how advanced your infestation is, too. Bedbug bites can itc...
How do I Choose the Best Bed Bug Exterminator? Discussion Comments Bymobilian33— On May 06, 2014 Bug bombs are fine if the place where you are setting them off is unoccupied. If you think there might be a bug problem in a place you are about to move into then set off the bombs be...
• If you have spotted bedbugs, consider putting a plastic trash bag or protective cover around your suitcase. These are the signs of bedbug infestations This is what a serious bed bug infestation looks like on a mattress. They tend to congregate around seams and anything that creates a cre...