The idea of slathering the legs of my bed with Vaseline doesn’t really appeal to me. Many beds (like mine) have designs that don’t really lend themselves well to this. I have a sleigh bed which doesn’t have individual legs. It has two big pieces of wood at the head and the foot of the [...] → Read more
Archive for the ‘FAQs’ Category
FAQs July 6th, 2010
Do bed bugs have hard shells?
Yes, in fact bed bugs have very hard shells. This is part of what makes them hard to kill. They don’t absorb chemicals such as insecticides as easily as other insects. Their hard shell makes them more rugged. However, they must shed their exoskeleton (known as molting) as they grow through the different stages [...] → Read more
FAQs April 28th, 2010
Can you tell me how to treat bed bug bites on humans?
There are two parts to this answer. [...] → Read more
FAQs April 24th, 2010
Are bed bugs feces big?
Bed bug feces are not big. They are pretty much just bits of dried blood that are extruded from a bed bug’s anus. Keep in mind that bed bugs are small. Their feces are likewise very small droplets that dry a darkish red or brown. You can see what they look like on 5 Signs [...] → Read more
FAQs April 22nd, 2010
Are three bites grouped together bed bugs?
Maybe. Bed bug bite symptoms seem distinctive. But it’s possible that linear bug bites following the “breakfast, lunch, dinner” pattern came from another bug and are the result of coincidence. Your best bet is to check for other signs of bed bugs [...] → Read more
FAQs April 20th, 2010
Can a bed bug dog give a false positive?
Yes, bed bug dogs can give false positives. Dogs used for bed bug detection are accurate about 90% of the time. The dog’s accuracy depends on the skill and experience of the handler and how well trained the dog is. The way detection dogs are ideally used is to point out places that should be [...] → Read more
FAQs April 19th, 2010
Do you have to leave the house while killing bed bugs?
It depends. If your bed bugs exterminator is using fumigation or thermal remediation (heat), then you will have to leave the house. You won’t have to otherwise, although you will need to stay away from treated areas as directed by your pest control professional. [...] → Read more
FAQs April 16th, 2010
Should I get a bed bug mattress cover or a box spring cover?
Bed bug mattress covers are more properly known as bed bug encasements. They are available for both mattresses and box springs. If you can afford both, then you should probably get both. If you can only afford one however, buy a bed bug encasement for the box spring. Why? Bed bug treatment for mattresses is fairly [...] → Read more
FAQs April 16th, 2010
Where can I find bed bug elimination information for do it yourself types?
Read Kill Bed Bugs at Home: Do-it-yourself Bed Bug Extermination for an overview of the process. You’ll also want to read Bed Bug Extermination: Can you get rid of bed bugs on your own?. If you read those and came back here, you might be saying “Hey — I wanted information on do-it-yourself bed bug extermination, [...] → Read more
FAQs April 15th, 2010
How do you know if you have few or many bedbugs?
It can be difficult to tell how bad your infestation is. Bed bugs often stay hidden and their small size and flat shape make it hard to find and spot them. Bed bugs don’t hide just on your mattress either. They can hide in the bed frame or even inside the mattress. Don’t forget that [...] → Read more