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Not sure where to start? If you need immediate relief, this article tells you which sections of this website you should read first. But before we get to that, let me say that if you even suspect you have bed bugs, do not waste any time. Get a pest control specialist in your house RIGHT NOW. Bed bugs multiply fast. They don’t behave like ants, roaches or other pests you may have encountered before. |
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Once you realize you have bed bugs, your first impulse will be to escape them and/or kill them. But beware, acting on those impulses can have serious consequences. |
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 As I mentioned before, some people go for months – years, in some cases – suffering from bed bug bites, but never once see a live bed bug. Why? Because they are so good at hiding; during the day, they stay quiet. But there is a "witching hour" in which you are most likely to find them crawling around.
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If you are one of the unlucky majority that is allergic to bed bug bites, here is how you deal with them. |
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Outside the home, bed bugs are most often associated with places where travelers stay. Hotels, youth hostels, summer camps, and dormitories are bed bug havens. But those are not the only places they can be found. Because they are so mobile, with the ability to hitch rides on suitcases and clothing, they’ve even turned up on cruise ships, movie theaters and airplanes. |
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Bed bugs feed on blood. They prefer human blood, but if a human is not available, they will feed on pets or whatever warm blooded host is nearby. They are generally nocturnal (though not always), which means they feed on you at night. It takes a bed bug three to ten minutes to feed, depending on its size and maturity. |
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