It wasn’t too long ago that bed bugs were virtually extinct. Prior to the middle of last century, bed bugs were extremely common all over the world. Around the 1950’s a chemical, known as DDT almost completely exterminated bed bugs in most of the developed world. DDT was highly toxic to bedbugs and lingered for more than a year anywhere it was applied which stopped subsequent bed bug infestations from ever taking root. Unfortunately, as was determined...

They say the best defense is a good offense, and whether or not that’s true it definitely applies to cases of bed bug infestation. When my place was overrun by bed bugs, I felt stupid for not knowing even basic bed bug protection techniques. Afterwards, I did some research and found that it’s easy to protect yourself from bed bugs. Here’s some simple bed bug protection tips I learned: 1. Cover and Elevate your Mattress. You can protect...

Finding out whether or not you have a bed bug infestation is crucial to deciding which course of action needs to be taken in order to eradicate them. The absolute best way to detect if your home has bed bugs is to install a bed bug trap or a bed bug monitor. They are cheap, easy to use, and will lure bed bugs to help you easily detect an infestation. There are 3 main facts you need to know about bed bugs to help you find them: Bed bugs are nocturnal; That means...

Killing Bed Bugs Treatment Alright, so like me, you got infested with bed bugs. It’s not the end of the world, no matter how gross it seems. It’s actually rather easy (although extremely stubborn) to kill bed bugs. There’s basically only 2 things you need to know. Getting rid of bed bugs can be done 1. with really cold temperatures. 2. with really hot temperatures. So, here are some simple steps for bed bug extermination that you can use to...

With bed bugs making a comeback worldwide, you need to protect yourself when going on vacation. Travel experts advise that when travelling almost anywhere in the world, and staying in hotels, you could be in danger of bed bug bites. Furthermore, you run the risk of potentially bringing bed bugs back to your home when you return. Here are some basic tips for avoiding bed bugs on your vacation: 1. Protect your baggage and clothing. This is the most important...

Whether you’re looking to preemptively protect your home and your family from bed bugs, to offer vacation bed bug protection, or to eradicate a bed bug infestation that has already invaded your home (arrrrgh like I had to!), I’ve compiled a list of 10 cheap, simple tools that can help you protect yourself against existing or future bed bug infestations. Here they are in no particular order: 1. Mattress and Pillow Encasements. These bed bug proof...

Bed bugs get their name because one of their favorite places to live is in your bed. While the bed is one place they like to live, it is just one of many. Bed bugs will live anywhere they can easily hide and that is trafficked by humans. Therefore, there is a possibility you’ll run into bed bugs anywhere from the movie theater to an airplane to the subway. Here are some facts about bed bugs that can help you keep them under control. What do Bed Bugs Look...