1. What are bed bugs? Not just a nursery rhyme, bed bugs are small wingless insects that feed on warm blooded animals. Adult bed bugs, as seen in the top photo, are reddish brown, oval in shape and with a flattened abdomen. They are not microscopic and can easily be seen with the naked eye. They are approximately 4-5mm in length. Bed bug nymphs (bottom photo) are much smaller and can be more translucent in color. While small, they also can be seen without the aid of a microscope. There are... Read Full Story

People are bringing home more than souvenirs in their luggage when they return home from a trip. Bed bugs are hitching rides with travelers on a daily basis. Many people upon checking into a hotel room will leave their luggage on the bed they are not going to sleep in. This allows bed bugs to crawl into that container and travel home with them. Unlike other insects which have specialized appendages for holding onto human hairs, etc, bed bugs are spread most commonly through luggage, furniture... Read Full Story

People are bringing home more than souvenirs in their luggage when they return home from a trip. Bed bugs are hitching rides with travelers on a daily basis. Many people upon checking into a hotel room will leave their luggage on the bed they are not going to sleep in. This allows bed bugs to crawl into that container and travel home with them. Unlike other insects which have specialized appendages for holding onto human hairs, etc, bed bugs are spread most commonly through luggage... Read Full Story