Bed bugs love to be close to humans when they sleep. So start by looking on and around the bed, says Allan Bossel, a bed bug extermination specialist and owner of Michigan Bed Bug Specialists. “Start ...

When it comes to insects, few are as insidious as the bed bug. They can live for more than a year without food. Their bodies are slim and flat, allowing them to squeeze into tiny spaces and hide. When ...

When you hear the words "bed bugs," you probably cringe. Sure, we've all heard of the creatures (the childhood rhyme, "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite" might sound familiar to you ...

Few household pests inspire the same level of dread as bed bugs. These tiny bloodsuckers are notoriously difficult to ...

You're not the only one going on vacation this summer. Bed bugs can turn up anywhere, including the nicest looking hotels and vacation rentals. These tiny nocturnal bloodsuckers hide in cracks and ...

Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into ...

If part of your summer vacation includes a hotel stay, there’s a good chance you could run into bed bugs. A recent survey from Sleep Doctor, a wellness company that provides information on sleep ...

Experts say rubbing alcohol can kill adult bed bugs in seconds, but it’s not a perfect fix. Here’s how it works and what else you can do to keep them away.

Typical bedroom. Image by Tim Collins. CC BY-SA 3.0 Typical bedroom. Image by Tim Collins. CC BY-SA 3.0 Parts of Europe are experiencing a bed-bug infestation, with places like Paris especially ...

A recent survey shows that one in seven U.S. travelers reported a bed bug encounter in the past year, and 20% of those sightings happened in five-star hotels. Carolyn Kaster AP If part of your summer ...