You’ve learned that certain bugs can be repelled by specific scents and smells. For instance, you might be able to use peppermint or lavender oil to keep bugs away from your home. If this works for other pests, you may suspect it will work for bedbugs too. Is this a fact? Can you use certain … Read more

Bedbugs are smart and they know where to hide. They’ll find the perfect spot and you will likely never look. They’re less than a quarter of an inch so they can fit into the smallest cracks and gaps. When they bite you at night, their bites will likely lead to red, painful welts. Below, you’ll … Read more

The acronym “SLEEP” has been designated for travelers as part of a public awareness campaign for bed bugs. As travelers are moving between cities, states, and countries, the risk of a bed bug encounter is lurking around every corner. SLEEP is just a friendly reminder that bed bugs are problematic for temporary rental management firms, … Read more

Even if you’ve found one or two bedbugs in your home, you may have a big problem. You’re right to be concerned about this issue. Bedbugs prefer hiding during the day so spotting one bedbug in your home may mean that you have a full-blown bedbug infestation. Once you’ve spotted bedbugs, calling an exterminator and … Read more

When bedbugs enter your home, they’re going to find a place to hide very quickly. Unless you hire an exterminator, you may not identify the infestation until it has transformed into a full-blown infestation. To save money and reduce the consequences, identifying the problem sooner is best. Trying to detect the infestation on your own … Read more

During an early bedbug infestation, you may not be able to detect the presence of the bedbug. Bedbugs know how to hide exceptionally well so they can stay hidden for a long time. It is common for homeowners to live with bedbugs for a month or longer before they realize they have a problem. When … Read more

What To Look For In A Mattress Cover Mattress covers are utilized for many purposes – cushioning, stain and water barriers, aesthetics, and preference. There are many applications that experts believe mattress covers could be integrated easily. One such application is bed bug deterrence, a substance or thing that keeps bed bugs at bay. If … Read more