What are bed bugs?
Pictures, facts, details and history.

Just what are bed bugs anyway? Just a myth or an urban legend? Surprisingly that is what many people believe. They don't know that bed bugs are real. This lack of bed bug awareness is one of the factors behind the current bed bug resurgence. After reading the articles below you'll know a little bit about bed bug biology, their history, and how to identify bed bugs

Facts about Bed Bugs
A comprehensive overview of bed bugs including physical characteristics, feeding habits, reproductive habits and an introduction to bed bug infestation and treatment.

What is causing the current bed bug resurgence?
Explores what experts believe to be the causes of the current bed bug resurgence.

What do bed bugs look like?
What should you look for? These details and pictures will enable you to positively identify a bug as a bed bug.

Bed Bug Size and Life Cycle
The size of bed bugs at different stages of the bed bug life cycle.

Identifying Bed Bugs
It is sometimes difficult to actually find and identify a bed bug. However, bed bugs leave a lot of tell-tale signs. This quick overview tells you what to look for.

Bed Bug Pictures
This gallery of pictures will help you identify any bugs you might find as bed bugs.

Some Frequently Asked Questions