How to identify bed bug bites

So, You may be wondering if you have bed bugs in your house, hotel/motel, or business. Let us ask you a couple of questions first and then we will explain some major factors in determining if you really might have a bed bug infestation. Do you feel like little insects are crawling over your body in the middle of the night? Are you experiencing bite marks or unexplainable...

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Three Bed Bug Control Tips for the Hospitality Industry

As an endemic problem across the country, a bed bug infestation is a very real concern for those in the hospitality industry. As a hotel owner or manager, there are several measures you can take proactively to prevent, identify, and eliminate bed bug infestations. Prevention is a very important first step, but excellent bed bug detection and elimination protocol can help...

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Inside the Resurgence of Bed Bugs in the United States

Up until recently, bed bugs were thought to be a thing of the past or just part of a scary tale told to children. The unfortunate reality is that bed bug infestations are on the rise in the United States, with more and more homes and businesses being affected by these vermin. Bed bug infestations can be eliminated with the help of a professional pest control company. To...

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How to Tell If Your Home Has a Bed Bug Infestation

If you wake up with itchy bites and notice red or black spots on your bed sheets, you may have a bed bug infestation. Although it is hard to locate bed bugs, you can get a good idea if they are present by looking for shed skins, eggs, blood spots, and fecal spots. Continue reading for tips on how to tell if you have a bed bug infestation. Concentrated Bites Waking up with...

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Bed Bug History: Retracing the Rise, Fall, and Resurgence of Bed Bugs in the 21st Century

Like many Americans, your parents probably put you to bed with the catchy rhyme “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.” However, most of us born after the early 1940s hadn’t actually encountered a bed bug until recently. Here’s a brief look at the rise, fall, and rise of bed bugs, all the way up to the 21st century:  Prevalence Bed bugs have plagued...

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Tips for Avoiding Hotel Bed Bugs During Your Summer Travels

Tips for Avoiding Hotel Bed Bugs During Your Summer Travels    When you were younger, you probably thought bed bugs were either extinct or extremely rare. However, bed bugs have made an impressive comeback in recent years, thanks in large part to careless travelers. Bed bugs have been known to crawl onto people’s clothes during vacation and travel back home...

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Biology of the Bed Bugs (Cimicidae) - Annual Reviews

Description and Biology When describing a bedbug we say that the grown-up is largelyoblong and dorsoventrally toned with modest hemelytra (quick wing padding). There is an about three-portion break or proboscis, which they use to give on mammals. The piercing-sucking mouthparts usually are not like this of the mosquitoes. The labium is definitely the outside part of the...

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How to Tell If Your Home Has a Bed Bug Infestation

If you wake up with itchy bites and notice red or black spots on your bed sheets, you may have a bed bug infestation. Although it is hard to locate bed bugs, you can get a good idea if they are present by looking for shed skins, eggs, blood spots, and fecal spots. Continue reading for tips on how to tell if you have a bed bug infestation. Bedroom with Plush PillowsConcentrated...

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