Bed Bugs

Pests

Bed bugs are primarily indoor pests that live near human sleeping areas, but they can be found in places linked to human activity outdoors. They do not build outdoor nests or po...

pest-biology

Adult bed bugs can live several months without a blood meal, with unfed nymphs generally surviving shorter periods at each stage. Exact duration depends on life stage, temperatu...

Pest Control & Management

Isopropyl alcohol can kill bed bugs on direct contact, but it is unlikely to eliminate an infestation on its own. Alcohol works primarily as a spot treatment, with 70–90% conc...

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Baking soda and vinegar are often suggested online as do-it-yourself bed bug treatments, but their real-world impact is limited. This overview explains what each substance does,...

Pest & Parasite Control

Bed bugs rarely prefer cats as a permanent home, but they will bite and briefly feed on cats if people are unavailable. These pests favor humans near sleeping areas and typicall...

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Bed bugs rely on blood from humans and animals to grow, reproduce, and maintain energy, but they can survive for surprisingly long periods without feeding. How long a bed bug ca...

Pest Identification & Prevention

Yes, you can see bed bugs on your clothes if you know what to look for, but they often hide and are easier to miss when they are small or in cluttered fabrics. Bed bugs prefer h...

Pests

Bed bugs travel in clothes by latching onto fabrics, luggage, and personal items as people move between locations. These hitchhikers are most common in shared accommodations, pu...

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This article explains whether dryer sheets can kill bed bugs, why they are not a reliable treatment, and what you should do instead. It covers the limited evidence behind dryer...