We get a lot of visitors asking the same question, what do bed bugs look like? Initially, they are very small with the eggs looking much like rice. As they develop, they start off almost transparent until their first feeding shown in the images … [Read more...]
How to Kill Bed Bugs
Below is a comment that was left by a caring visitor dealing with bedbugs and explains how to deal with an infestation. It deserved a page of its own and contains great information that you'll find helpful! How to kill bed bugs knowing what I know … [Read more...]
Bed Bug Lawsuits
I just received this from the Holiday Inn at North Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 stating that a disgruntled guest is using intimidation tactics, her name as a commenter here is Elena and her comment is below, and below that is the rebuttal by … [Read more...]
Personal Bed Bug Detector
Looking for a personal bed bug detector to help you sleep tight when staying at a hotel room? Perhaps you're being bitten, suspect it's a bed bug and would like help confirming your suspensions. I received an email today from Bill Moyer at Termite … [Read more...]
How Many Legs does a Bed Bug Have?
The first thing you want to do when you find a bug is count the number of legs, especially if you're concerned about bed bugs! Casey, a visitor to BadBedBugs.com, recently wrote and asked if the following picture is of a bed bug: Thinking it … [Read more...]
Bed Bug Life Cycle
Below you'll see the bed bug life cycle which typically take about 40 days when well fed. It can take longer for the bed bug to develop if their source of blood is limited. And here is another picture if a bed bugs life cycle: The egg … [Read more...]
Bed Bug Story
I receive a large number of requests from producers looking to do a Bed Bug TV show or segment requesting that I forward their request to my visitors. What they are looking for are stories about bed bugs and nightmare infestations. So I've decided … [Read more...]
Bed Bugs Photo
Did you find a creepy crawler and looking for bed bugs photo and description information to help confirm an infestation? Below you'll find a large number of images and photos of bed bugs around the world. Probably the best pictures of bed bugs by … [Read more...]
Bed Bug Traps
We have a ton of visitors asking how they can verify a bed bug infestation; they wake up with bites, but no matter how hard they look, they can't find any bed bugs. Well, we have just the solution for you - do it yourself bed bug traps! WIN $100 … [Read more...]
How do you get Bed Bugs?
How do you get bed bugs? There are so many ways you can accidentally bring these blood suckers into your home and one of the most common is by bringing a piece of furniture laying beside a dumpster into your home. This is Daniel's story and shared … [Read more...]
Flea Bites
This comment was left in our Mite Bites section by Amanda and warranted a page of its own. Evening all. My situation started about six months ago with my cats. They were scratching incessantly so I took them to the vet expecting fleas and found … [Read more...]
Mite Bites
Mites can leave bites that look like they came from bed bugs, but not all mites are the same, so let me quickly explain. In fact, there are almost 46,000 species of mites, but only a few bite humans! They are the Northern Fowl Mite, Tropical Rat … [Read more...]
Bed Bug Epidemic
It seems everywhere you turn, you hear about the bed bug epidemic and how children and adults are being bitten alive! Worse is that a single bed bug brought home from an infested hotel room can multiple and turn your home into nightmare! I … [Read more...]
Bed Bugs in Clothing
I've heard of bed bugs in clothing at second hand stores, I've even heard of bed bugs in hospitals, but at Hollister, a store owned by Abercrombie & Fitch? On Friday, CNN reported that Hollister clothing in the upscale SoHo neighborhood of New … [Read more...]
How to Treat Bed Bug Bites
I explain how to treat bed bug bites below, but if you don't get rid of them, you'll just end up treating your bites again - so make sure to visit our section dedicated to bed bug treatment. Bed bug bites can range in severity based on the person … [Read more...]
Bat Bugs
Are you sure you have Bed Bugs and not Bat Bugs? You better find out before you start the extermination process or you could end up re-infested and spending a fortune in pest control! Bat bugs choose to fly with the bats instead of hitching a ride … [Read more...]
What Do Bed Bug Bites Look Like?
Although we have a ton of pictures and their associated stories throughout our site, many people still ask what do bed bug bites look like; below you will find a sample of pictures of bed bugs and their bites. We have a ton more pictures of people … [Read more...]
Can you get aids from bed bugs
Can you get aids from bed bugs? You'll notice that when the CDC and other organizations talk about the transmission of disease from bed bugs, they are talking about the feeding process, specifically when the bed bug inserts its tubes into your skin … [Read more...]
How to get rid of bed bugs
Want to know how to get rid of bed bugs without reading this entire site or without spending a fortune on pest control? I'm going to explain how you can do this yourself using natural products found at most stores. - Perhaps you live in an … [Read more...]
Bedbugs Pose a Health Hazard?
It is said that bedbugs are not a health hazard and they can't transmit disease. But I believe they are talking about a bedbug transmitting disease from injecting saliva into your skin during the initial stages of feeding on your blood. After a … [Read more...]
MRSA Bed Bug Bite
MRSA is a dangerous bacteria usually acquired from hospital visits. It often happens when a person has a cut or bite, such as those you might find from bed bugs. It's not the bite itself that causes the problem, it's scratching the bite and causing … [Read more...]
Mattress Cover for Bed Bugs
You'll see a large number of bedbug sites out there selling specialized mattress covers to keep bedbugs from getting inside your mattress (or outside, if you're infested), but did you know that you can buy them right from your local store or better … [Read more...]
Bed Bugs Scar Child for Life!
Hena Daniels from Eyewitness News (wsmv) did a horrible job on segment where a boy who brought bed bugs to school. The school is Washington Elementary and the video shows a resident being interviewed; when the resident was asked if he would allow … [Read more...]
Family Reports Bedbugs at Value Place Hotel and is kicked out!
KCTV5.com released a report that on Oct, 16, 2008 that a family was kicked out of their hotel room by management for reporting bed bugs! The hotel they pointed to is Value Place Hotel in Kansas City, MO (KC South - Grandview Triangle) 11301 Colorado … [Read more...]
Apartment Complex Tackles Bed Bug Infestation
Nate Morabito (Johnson City, Tennessee) wrote an article "Johnson City Apartment Complex Tackling Bed Bug Infestation" that will make your skin crawl. This apartment complex, John Sevier apartments, happens to be a government owned complex that … [Read more...]