Bed bugs are attracted to warmth and carbon dioxide. You produce carbon dioxide when you exhale. Your body also produces heat. This makes it easy for bed bugs to find you. That is also what makes it possible to trap bed bugs.
In The News, Media April 8th, 2010
Informative and Funny Bed Bugs PSA
A friend sent this to me and I knew it was worth passing along immediately.
It’s a comic-style public service announcement for bed bugs. Well written and drawn. You’ll be disgusted, entertained and made to laugh out loud all at once. Check it out: A Quick PSA From Liza.
FAQs April 7th, 2010
Why is it so Hard to Kill Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs tend to be harder to kill than other insects. Why is this? Read the rest of this entry »
FAQs April 7th, 2010
Can bed bugs jump?
It is a myth that bed bugs jump — they cannot. Bed bugs move around by crawling. It has also been said that they can drop from a higher place such as a ceiling, drape or lamp onto a lower place.
In The News March 29th, 2010
Bedbug Disclosure Question
A while back, I saw a landlord asking for advice (on an internet forum I believe) on whether or not they should alert tenants to a possible bed bug infestation at the apartment complex they managed. I answered back that they should for a few reasons. Others in the thread seemed to believe the landlord didn’t need to and provided reasons why not. I disagreed then and I still disagree.
Then along comes The Ethicist at the New York Times.
Somebody asks The Ethicist:
We had our co-op apartment treated for bedbugs. When we informed the co-op board, they said it was up to us whether to alert our neighbors. The management company advised us not to, for fear of spreading panic. I want to give our neighbors a chance to be on the lookout, but I don’t want to scare them unnecessarily or alienate them with bad news. Should I tell?
The Ethicist has a nice response. It basically boils down to:
If you know that people face a genuine, albeit insect-size, peril, you have a duty to let them know so they can protect themselves.
You can read the rest here: The Ethicist – Bedbug Disclosure – Question – NYTimes.com.
It’s not just about the ethics though. Ignoring the problem only makes the situation worse. Communication and cooperation make a positive difference.
In The News March 15th, 2010
Bed Bugs on Spring Break
From WTSP.com 10 Connects in St. Petersburg, Florida:
Spring Break is in full swing in the Bay Area. Last week, several Florida Colleges and Universities were out, and local beaches were packed. This morning a warning for those Spring Breakers, don’t bring home unwanted guests. We’re talking about Bed Bugs. The nocturnal, blood-sucking pests that can settle in places where humans sleep, including in hotel rooms, resorts and cruise ships.
The article also lists a couple of good tips to make sure you don’t bring bed bugs home with you.
Read more at Unwanted guests warning for Spring Break 2010.
In The News February 12th, 2010
Friday Bed Bug News Roundup
I’ll post my weekly news findings here so you can easily stay up to date on bed bugs. It’s important to know if anything bed bug related is happening in your area. And if you travel, you want to know what is happening at your destination so you can plan accordingly.
How to Build Your Own Bedbug Detector
TIME – Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have created a homemade
bedbug trap using a plastic cat-food dish, an insulated jug and some dry-ice pellets …
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Doggie Sniffs Out Bed Bugs
MyFox Phoenix – The blood eating pests, bed bugs, are found everywhere from movie theaters to mattresses. Now a local pest control company has a dog to help sniff
them out… Read more »
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
Grand Junction Free Press – BY SHARON SULLIVAN Cathy Palmer breeds and raises Beagles in Cedaredge and more recently has gone into the bed bug detection business as well… Read more »
Bed Bugs 101 Provides a Free Information Resource on Bed Bugs
PR Web (press release) – Bed Bug Central Entomologists have Created New Content to Make Bed Bugs 101 Among the Most Comprehensive Information Resources on the Web About Bed Bugs… Read more »
Bed Bugs Beware: There is a New Sheriff in Town!
Send2Press (press release) – CT Bed Bug Dogs (www.ctbedbugdogs.com) announces
this week the launch of a new business serving Connecticut residents and…
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Family shares bedbug horror
Regina Leader-Post – Now they get at least six bedbug calls per day and thousands of bedbug calls across the province each year. Gage believes increased travel and second-hand … Read more »
Bedtime comes early in the day for racers
Kenosha News.com – The Bed Bugs’ bed also featured a bathtub-sized inflatable bug surrounded by pink and yellow balloons. “It was Adeline’s dream,” explained Debbie
Hawes of … Read more »
Quigley Begbug Bill to be Considered by Assembly Panel Monday
The Jersey City Independent – “Renters should not have to live silently with bedbug infestations,” Quigley says in a statement. “Tenants who want to live in a clean and
safe environment … Read more »
FAQs January 27th, 2010
How long until bed bug bites appear?
The standard answer is: it depends.
It depends on how sensitive you are and how much you’ve been bitten. If you are really sensitive to bed bug bites or you simply got hammered by the little buggers, you might see symptoms the next day. For most people though, bed bug bites will appear in about 9 days.
Check out Bed Bug Bite Symptoms for more information.
In The News, Media January 18th, 2010
Get rid of bed bugs for less than $15?
Can you get rid of a bed bug infestation for a measly $15? That’s what a recent news article suggests. Read the rest of this entry »