Rubbing alcohol kills bed bugs on contact, but doesn’t reach eggs or hidden bugs and stops working once it dries. Use 70% alcohol for best results on a small infestation; remember that it is flammable ...

The blood-sucking insects now show up in two varieties and are resistant to many pesticides. New eradication strategies include fungal spores and nasty human odors. By Ute Eberle / Knowable Magazine ...

Bad news for travelers: according to Pest Clinic, the most common place to encounter bed bugs is a hotel room. And don’t be fooled by spotless sheets. "It is a given that a spotless hotel room can ...

Bed bugs are prevalent in Texas and even led to the discovery of a human trafficking ring in Collin County after an exterminator gave a tip to Princeton police. At the Fort Worth Transitional Center, ...

If you’ve ever had bed bugs, you’ve probably tried everything to get rid of them, including setting off a bug bomb. But a new study shows that these popular consumer products are no match for the ...

Treatments like heat, freezing, pesticides, and diatomaceous earth work better to eliminate bed bugs. When in doubt, call a professional. A bed bug infestation is a huge nuisance and getting rid of ...

The stories have become horribly familiar. Houses so overrun by bed bugs that the bloodsucking insects pile an inch deep on the floor. An airport shutting down gates for deep cleaning after the ...