Not sure where this myth comes from but no, bed bugs do not feed on dead skin — they feed on blood. They are attracted to our heat and the CO2 that we breathe out. They hide in areas in and around the bed and come out just before dawn to feed. If we aren’t [...] → Read more
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FAQs, Myths January 12th, 2010
I think I have bed bugs, do I have to throw out my mattress and box spring?
No you don’t. This is a common myth found in internet bed bug lore. Bed bugs can hide all over the place, not just in the bed. In general, if it is wooden, paper or fabric and has holes, seams, crevices or cracks — there is a chance they will harbor there and possibly lay eggs. [...] → Read more
FAQs, Myths December 8th, 2009
Are bed bugs due to bad hygiene?
A bed bug will feed on anybody they can get to, regardless of the person’s hygiene habits. Bed bugs are not due to bad hygiene any more than mosquitoes are due to bad hygiene. Bed bugs are tied to the location and not the person. The next question you might ask is if bed bugs [...] → Read more