When it comes to bed bugs, we are talking about insects that are highly resistant to cold. When exposed to particularly low temperatures, they know exactly how to cope with it. They are able to survive for several days while being exposed to freezing cold temperature outside during the winter. Even if the temperature gets as low as 3 degrees Fahrenheit, they can endure it for about 80 hours before dying. This applies to bed bug adults, nymphs and eggs as well. Constant exposure to -4 degrees Fahrenheit would kill them off in 48 hours, which is still a lot of time. Not to mention that the temperature doesn’t get…

Bed bugs are one of those tiny insects which nobody really wants to ever meet. At least not at home. They are super-small and have developed master hiding skills over the years, so it can sometimes be pretty hard to spot them. Their eggs, on the other side, may be a good point of reference when detecting their presence, and we are answering all of the most frequently asked questions below, to help you with your bed bug research. What do Bed Bug Eggs Look Like? To begin, it is first necessary to understand how the eggs of these little pests look like. Well, if bed bugs are small, then…

Bed bugs are tiny creatures which have adapted to living in the proximity of humans very well. And moreover, most people are not even aware of them living inside their homes until they get bitten. Indeed, these little pests have mastered their hiding performances to such level that finding them can sometimes turn into a real adventure. If you are thinking that, according to their name, they should be around your bed only, we suggest thinking again. Where do Bed Bugs Hide? These tiny bloodsuckers love inhabiting dark and cool areas of any home. Mostly, wooden furniture pieces or cotton clothes make one of their top living choices ever. Indeed,…

Bed bugs are one of the most unpleasant parasites which can settle in any home, regardless of its cleanliness and well-being. Bug’s bites give a lot of troubles and are a real problem. Specifically bites give a possibility to determine that parasites have appeared in the house. Bug’s bites can be an all-year nightmare. They are very similar to other insect bites and it will be quite difficult for a person, who first meets this, to specify which insect has bitten him. Rednesses, cutaneous swellings look like mosquito bite. But how to distinguish between bug bites if they are so similar to the marks left by other insects? If there…

Although humans are the main targets of bed bugs, they also won’t deny biting warm-blooded animals. Sleeping mammals such as rodents, birds, cats and dogs all fall into this category. These insects are rather sneaky and they are not going to spend much time in the fur of these animals. Once they are done sucking their blood, they are going to hide. Bed bugs prefer hiding in the bedding of pets or somewhere near that area. They can easily find the smallest of gaps, cracks, crevices or parts of your furniture that are hidden from sight. Now obviously, bed bugs prefer to be in the bathroom area of your house.…

Bed bugs can be literally everywhere and they don’t stay away from schools either. While a school might not be the ideal place for them to breed and stay at, it is a great spot for them to spread to other places. These insects are incredibly good hitchhikers and they can easily find a more favorable place to stay at. Although they don’t prefer staying in people’s clothes or hair, they can hop in any of the backpacks they can find in school. Then, all they need to do is wait and they are going to arrive to a typical household. The thing about schools is that people are pretty…

Bed bugs are creatures which you don’t think about until you came across them yourself. In that case you may start to search for different information from anywhere, and sometimes this information can be false. Here are some main points about bed bugs’ movement. Can they fly or jump? Does it depend on their age? Do they have wings? It is crucial thing to understand how to struggle with them and what to expect from them. Sometimes people believe, that bed bugs can fly or jump. These thoughts lead to a confusion, and, as a result, people take stink bugs or fleas for bed bugs. To avoid that, check this…

Bed bugs don’t die in the summer. In fact, they are prevalent throughout the year and they can find ways to stay alive throughout the winter as well. Although the temperature can be high especially in tropical regions, it is still not warm enough outside for bed bugs to die. However, they can certainly die in overheated cars that are exposed to sunlight during summer. Since bed bugs are basically hitchhikers, they always find a way to end up in households. Fortunately for them, most households are air-conditioned in the hottest season. Related: What do Bed Bugs Look Like? Bed bugs need to be exposed to a temperature of at…

For the people, who have never come across bed bugs, all the information about them is unknown. Often people don’t even know how bed bugs differ from other bugs. Here is an article about a size of bedbugs and things related to them. How big are adult bed bugs? The size of adult bed bugs corresponds to a size of apple seed (5-7 mm). They are brown-colored, with oval-shaped body. In case they have eaten recently, the form of their body becomes more similar to a balloon. It may sound that 5-7 mm is not so small size, but, in fact, you wouldn’t be able to notice insect without focusing…

It can be difficult to see bed bugs, but it is not impossible. In this article you can learn how to find them with the naked eye, on your bed, skin or clothes. Can you see bed bugs with the naked eye? Adult bed bugs are visible to a human eye. On the contrary, nymphs are very hard to detect without any helping tools, though they still can be seen with enough efforts taken. Chances of noticing them are increasing, if you know, where to search and what you are looking for. Try to use flashlight or black light and check all deep cracks near you sleeping place. The far…