An earwig is a small, elongated insect best recognized by the pair of forceps-like pincers at the end of its abdomen. Those pincers make earwigs look considerably more threatening than […]
Can You Have an Allergic Reaction to Bed Bug Bites?
The first week of a bed bug infestation and the third week can produce two completely different sets of marks on the exact same person, mild the first time, dramatically […]
Can Bed Bugs Live in Books?
A closed book sitting on a nightstand does not look much like a bed bug hiding place. Open it, however, and the object becomes more complicated. There is the exposed […]
Where Do Bed Bugs Actually Come From?
A bed bug found beside your pillow did not begin its journey in the mattress. It did not appear because the sheets went too long without washing, either. Somewhere before […]
Do Bed Bug Bites Actually Hurt?
A bed bug can feed on someone who is sleeping without the person noticing what is happening. Hours or even days later, however, the skin may become itchy, irritated, swollen, […]
Ticks vs. Bed Bugs: How to Spot the Difference
A tiny brown creature on a bedsheet can trigger two very different worries. One points toward a household infestation. The other raises questions about outdoor exposure and tickborne disease. Before […]
Do Bed Bug Zappers and Ultrasonic Repellents Actually Work?
The appeal is obvious. Plug a small device into the wall, leave it humming silently in the corner, and let technology deal with the bed bugs while you sleep. No […]
Bed Bug Bites on Babies and Infants: What Parents Should Know
A baby cannot tell you that a spot started itching overnight, that several new bumps appeared after a nap, or that something felt different in the crib. Parents have to […]
Bed Bug Bites vs. Heat Rash
The fastest way to confuse bed bug bites with heat rash is to judge them only by redness and itching. Both can produce groups of small red bumps, especially after […]
Why Do Bed Bugs Bite in Lines or Clusters?
A row of three or four itchy bumps can look so deliberate that it is easy to imagine a bed bug moving down your arm and biting at regular intervals. […]