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
Posts Tagged ‘signs of bed bugs’
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
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. [...] → Read more
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 [...] → Read more
In The News August 20th, 2009
Bed bug information at a glance
I came across a very good one-page write up on bed bugs in the Times Leader: What to do when bedbugs start biting. The writer hits on all the important topics. A few bits stand out: If I have them, am I a lousy housekeeper? Bedbugs have been found in even the nicest homes, but cluttered environments [...] → Read more
Media August 18th, 2009
How to Check for Signs of Bed Bugs in your Hotel
Rick Steinau from asktheexterminator.com shows you how to check a hotel room for signs of bed bugs. This short video is a must-see for any traveler. If you’re traveling, these 2 articles will also be helpful: Bed Bug Protection Tips for Travel, Bedbugs in Hotels and Hostels. [...] → Read more
In The News, Media August 13th, 2009
Every bed bug infestation is a horror story for the people that have it.
The headline is a quote taken from the Emmy winning documentary: Bed Bugs! Attack! This short film (under 10 minutes) talks a little about bed bugs and the current bed bug resurgence. It shows how bed bugs exterminators check for infestations but unfortunately doesn’t get into much detail regarding the extermination process. There is a scene in [...] → Read more
FAQs August 11th, 2009
What are bed bugs?
I’ve seen this question popping up lately on the web. Here is a short answer for the bed bug curious. Bed bugs are small, reddish insects (one-eighth to three-sixteenths of an inch) that feed on the blood of people. They live indoors, hiding in small crevices and other places that are hard to reach. During the [...] → Read more