Bites from bed bugs and mosquitoes are both red and itchy and may seem similar. However, they come from separate creatures and have a few different characteristics. Bed bug bites usually occur in a ...

Bed bug bites often appear in zig-zag lines or clusters of three or more bites, and may take up to 14 days to appear. Scratching them can lead to secondary skin infections, which may require ...

Most people have a healthy fear of bed bugs. These little critters have temporarily shut down businesses and are known for invading hotels. Despite their reputation, most people don’t know what bed ...

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It’s not surprising that half-truths and downright magical thinking come into play where bed bugs are concerned. There are few things that make us feel so powerless in our own domain as the specter of ...

Seven Florida cities are ranked among the top 50 U.S. cities with the worst bed bug infestations, according to Terminix. Terminix suggests regional trends in infestations are likely tied to climate, ...

North Carolina ranks 8th in the US for bed bug searches, driven by warm, humid conditions. Eradicating bed bugs requires a multi-step approach including containing the infestation, preparing the area, ...

Louisville has been named among the worst cities in the country for bed bugs. On Monday, pest control company Orkin released its Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List for 2024 and Louisville landed at No. 49. At ...