Bed bugs are parasites, so their only food source is human blood. They are dependent on humans for their survival, and have to stay close to us. Their eggs are extremely small and nearly translucent in color, meaning they’re tough to spot. Bed bugs are ectoparasites, which means that they […]
Questions About Bed Bugs
Can Bed Bugs Bite Through Your Clothing?
Waking up with bed bug bites is enough to make anybody anxious and unhappy. Even worse is if you have bites underneath your pajamas or bed shirt. The question is, can bed bugs bite through your clothing or are they biting you some other way? Bed bug mouths can’t bite […]
Can Bed Bugs Infest Cars and Upholstery?
Bed bugs are irritating enough when they’re in your home. But if you think they’re in your car, too, that’s another level of annoying. But, if you don’t live and sleep in your car, is it possible for bed bugs to live in your vehicle? Bed bugs can hide inside […]
Why Am I Still Itching After Bed Bugs Are Gone?
Bed bugs are one of the most difficult pests to eliminate. Once they’re gone, they can come back at any time. Any new mark or itch can leave you wondering whether the bugs are back. If you’re still itching, then bed bugs may have returned. Treatments often miss eggs, and […]
Can You Feel Bed Bugs Crawling on Your Skin?
Bed bugs are one of the most frustrating parasites. They reproduce quickly, can survive for months without food in an empty house, and hide inside the smallest cracks and crevices. Some people don’t even react to their bites, so might not even realize they have bed bugs until the infestation […]
Can Bed Bugs Climb Walls?
When you think of bed bugs, you probably imagine a creature that spends all its life living inside a mattress. And while this is typically true, bed bugs are adaptable. They can live in many areas of the home, and get inside the smallest cracks that you’d never believe them […]
Can Bed Bugs Jump Like Fleas?
Bed bugs are one of the trickiest parasites to get rid of. They breed quickly, spread from dwelling to dwelling with ease, and are classified as an epidemic in the United States. But where, exactly, do they come from – and how do they get into your home? Bed bugs […]
Do Bed Bugs Stay on Your Skin After a Shower or Bath?
You have to be careful after you’ve been outside—whether you were at work, visiting a friend, or even just taking the bus—that you’re not bringing bed bugs back home. In trying to prevent this, you should consider showering or bathing after you get home. Bed bugs don’t like water, and […]
Bed Bugs Just Disappeared, But Will They Return?
Bed bugs are small, tough, and multiply quickly. Once your bed bugs have disappeared, are they gone forever, or is there a chance they’ll come back? Were they really gone in the first place? Bed bugs can return after treatment. Even professional exterminators can miss eggs hiding in unlikely places. […]