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Bedbugs 101

Bedbug
Posted by Suzy in Bedbugs on February 5, 2011 | No Comments

What is a Bedbug? Bedbugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood. The bedbug (Cimex lectularius) is a member of the family Cimicidae, all insects in this family feed exclusively on the blood of warm blooded animals. The name bedbug comes from the fact that this insect is mainly nocturnal and prefers to [...]

How to Kill Bedbugs

Bedbug Spray
Posted by Suzy in Bedbugs on February 5, 2011 | No Comments

Types of Bedbug Insecticides Bedbug infestations are extremely hard to get rid of and usually require treatment by a professional pest controller. There are a few insecticides that can be used to exterminate these pests, including sprays, dusts, and aerosols. Deltamethrin is one of the most popular contact insecticides; it is odorless and leaves no [...]

Bedbug Bites Look as Nasty as They Feel

Picture of Bedbug Bites Close Up
Posted by Suzy in Bedbugs on February 4, 2011 | No Comments

Currently dealing with bedbugs, I can attest firsthand these pesky creatures have one goal in mind, and that is to turn you into a late night wine and dine. While it is true that bedbugs are not dangerous in the sense of causing disease, they can be a nuisance, and the bites they leave behind [...]

Pictures of Bedbug Bites

Bedbug Bitten Hand
Posted by Suzy in Bedbugs on February 1, 2011 | No Comments

Bedbug bites may cause skin rashes and allergic symptoms, as well as psychological effects. Bedbug bites have a wide range of manifestations on the skin of the host: from no visible effects to big raised blisters. The bite area is commonly accompanied by redness, itching and swelling. There is no treatment for bedbug bites, but [...]