A bed bug on the bathroom floor looks out of place, and in one sense it is. Bathrooms lack the main thing that makes bedrooms attractive to bed bugs: a […]
Bat Bugs vs. Bed Bugs: They’re Nearly Identical, Here’s How to Tell
Put a bat bug beside a bed bug on a table and most people will not be able to tell which is which. That is not a failure of observation. […]
Can Bed Bugs Live in a Metal Bed Frame or Headboard?
Buying a metal bed frame can seem like a clever way to give bed bugs nowhere to hide. The rails are hard, the surfaces are exposed, and there are no […]
Fleas vs. Bed Bugs: Key Differences to Look For
A tiny brown insect near your bed can send you in the wrong direction surprisingly fast. Fleas and bed bugs both feed on blood, both can leave itchy bites, and […]
Dealing With Bed Bugs During Pregnancy: What Parents Should Know
Pregnancy changes the way we would approach a bed bug problem, but not because bed bugs suddenly become a different kind of pest. The bigger consideration is treatment. A desperate […]
Can You Have Bed Bugs Without Seeing Them?
Not seeing a bed bug is weak evidence that a room is clear. Bed bugs spend much of their time concealed, and a small population gives you relatively few opportunities […]
Does Diatomaceous Earth Kill Springtails?
Diatomaceous earth sounds almost perfectly suited to springtails. It kills arthropods by drying them out, while springtails depend heavily on moist environments. That combination makes the idea reasonable, but it […]
Does Borax Kill Springtails?
Borax has legitimate insecticidal uses, which makes it tempting to assume that scattering it wherever springtails appear will solve the problem. That conclusion goes too far. Borax-containing pesticides exist, but […]
What Smells Do Bed Bugs Actually Hate?
The internet gives bed bugs an oddly specific list of supposed dislikes. Peppermint, lavender, tea tree oil, eucalyptus, cinnamon, cloves, vinegar, dryer sheets, and dozens of other strong-smelling substances all […]
Bed Bug Bites vs. No-See-Um Bites: Is There A Difference Between Them?
The frustrating thing about bed bug bites vs. no-see-um bites is that the skin may not give you a clean answer. Both can leave intensely itchy marks, both may produce […]