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Worried about bed bugs when you travel? Learn how bed bugs spread, where to check in hotel rooms, and expert tips to avoid ...

No rodent or bug infestation is fun, but there is one type that may rank as one of the worst — bed bugs. While they are tiny, these insects can cause big problems. While some people don’t react poorly ...

Extension Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Mississippi State University Bed bugs are back with a vengeance. After an absence of around 70 years, thanks to ...

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Bed bugs can be found in various accommodations, and if you bring them back into your home it will swiftly become a nightmare. Here's expert advice on avoiding an infestation ...

Spiders and cockroaches aren’t the only creepy crawly bugs wandering your house in the night. There’s another that burrows inside your bed, couch and curtains. No more than the width of a credit card, ...

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 bug bites often appear in zig-zag lines or clusters of three or more bites, and may take up to 14 days to appear. Scratching them can lead to secondary skin infections, which may require ...