Bed Bugs at Home

Posted by bed bugs at home on Nov 26, 2011

Home Bed Bug Inspection – Part 2

Photo Credit: Janice Haney Carr In Home Bed Bug Inspection Part 1, I supplied you with a list of handy tools that you will need during your Home Bed Bug Inspection, where to start the examination and a step-by-step procedure in which to properly complete the tasks at hand. In Part 1, you completed the bedroom inspection, associated furniture and electronics, as well as the soft-furnishings within the...

Posted by bed bugs at home on Nov 22, 2011

What are Bed Bugs & Signs of Bed Bugs to Look For

Photo Credit: Piotr Naskrecki What are bed bugs anyhow? Cimex lectularius (for all of our friends in the scientific community), have been a part of our world for thousands of years. More commonly known as the “bed bug”, it is of a species that feeds exclusively on warm blooded animals. And preferably human whenever possible! They are referenced in early Greek writings during the time of...

Posted by bed bugs at home on Nov 1, 2011

Bed Bug Bites Treatment – Bed Bug Skin Treatment

Photo Credit: Piotr Naskrecki For many people, bed bug bites can go completely unnoticed and/or the bite symptoms are mistaken entirely with other insect bites. Unfortunately, some bed bug bite victims will suffer from a allergic reaction that can cause a wide variety of symptoms. A good Bed Bug Bites Treatment will vary accordingly among some due to the visible and physical reactions that some will...

Posted by bed bugs at home on Nov 1, 2011

Bed Bugs and MRSA – Do Bed Bugs Transmit Disease?

Photo Credit: Janice Haney Carr Although the relationship between Bed Bugs and MRSA is still unclear, it has been widely believed – and for some time – that bed bugs do not transmit or spread disease among its victims. In addition, it has also been reported that bed bugs are carriers of numerous agents of human disease. And at this time, this would include an array of viruses, protozoa and...

Posted by bed bugs at home on Oct 29, 2011

Bed Bugs and Disease – Do Bed Bugs Carry Disease?

Photo Credit: Piotr Naskrecki A common question for bed bug bite victims and the medical community alike, is finding the answer to the relationship between Bed Bugs and Disease. Bed Bugs are a notable irritant and a great adversary in the world of biting insects. While a bed bug bite is annoying to many people in the sense of some physical discomfort, it has been reported that others have suffered from...

Posted by bed bugs at home on Oct 6, 2011

Bed Bug Life Cycle and Bed Bug Biology

Photo by: Rickard Ignell Five Stages of the Bed Bug Life Cycle The adult bed bug as well as all of its five nymphal stages, need to feed on blood meals taken from their warm-blooded hosts. Typically, and whenever a choice is available, it will certainly be human. If a human host is not available, other smaller mammals or birds will suffice in its needs to copulate, survive and flourish. The female will...

Posted by bed bugs at home on Oct 6, 2011

How to Treat Bed Bug Bites & Bed Bug Bite Symptoms

Photo By: Piotr Naskrecki When many of us hear the words “bed bugs”, it is usually enough to give one the heebie-jeebies. Just the thought of this parasite feeding on us while we sleep will make one quiver all over for sure. They need very little room to hide and are very adept at doing so. And if they have taken up residence within your home, then you most certainly have a challenge in front...