Researchers discover a molecule, a histamine so appealing to bed bugs, that in laboratory tests using human subjects, even hungry bed bugs did not seek out food once in contact with the histamine. Can they invent a substance that will make bed bugs choose to stay hiding, and not to feed? The Simon Fraser University […]
Bed Bug Cartoon Having bed bugs sucks, pun intended. Hopefully, this will bring a smile to you.
Have you heard or read that cinnamon kills bed bugs? Or that lavender oil, patchouli, red pepper or cloves will kill bed bugs or at least prevent them from biting you? Cinnamon, lavender, salt, etc., do not harm bed bugs in any way and trying these ineffective methods will only give bed bugs more time to […]
I was SO HAPPY to see this bed bug poster displayed in the lobby of a large subsidized housing building. The same building previously was a disaster of untreated or ineffective treatment for everything but bed bugs. Needless to say six years ago the low-income building, older brick, three stories, was bed bug heaven. Tenants […]
This is an excellent video showing exactly how to make a bed bug trap for your bed (or four bed bug traps, one for each bed leg) This is a quick video and you probably have most of the supplies needed. I have a couple of comments about the supplies they use since I made […]
Infested: How the Bed Bug Infiltrated Our Bedrooms and Took Over the World by Brooke Borel (Author) A history of how bed bugs got to be so good at being bed bugs. Honestly, this is a thoroughly researched tome of bed bug history. I’m not sure you should read this book while you have bed […]
Who would have thought that while pinned in the middle seat on a late night flight from New York to Portland, that bed bugs would be feasting on my legs. In retrospect, it’s not surprising at all considering the rules about putting your bags on the floor for most of the flight. I thought I […]
The NUVAN Pest Strip frequently used by pest control companies to get rid of bed bugs in cars. It is designed for professional pest control use. It can be dangerous, even lethal to humans and pets. BEDBUGSNORTHWEST.COM does not recommend you handle NUVAN Pro Strips and strongly encourages you to enlist a professional to do […]
One of the most common questions asked by Junior Bed Bug Scouts is “Can I see bed bugs with my eyes?” or “Are bed bugs big enough to see without a microscope?” The answer is yes, you can see bed bugs without a magnifier, however nymphs or first stage baby bed bugs are extremely small […]
The ClimbUp monitor captures bed bugs trying to get onto or off of your bed. This is a great way to isolate your treated bed so you can finally get some sleep. Talc or baby powder goes into each well. These have been tested extensively at university labs and bed bugs cannot crawl with talc […]