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Do bed bugs have hard shells?

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Yes, in fact bed bugs have very hard shells. This is part of what makes them hard to kill. They don’t absorb chemicals such as insecticides as easily as other insects. Their hard shell makes them more rugged. However, they must shed their exoskeleton (known as molting) as they grow through the different stages of […]

New Article: The Bed Bug Dog

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Bed bug dogs have been popping up in the news a lot lately. Most of us know that dogs are used to detect things like bombs, drugs and firearms. But did you also know that dogs are used to find lost bodies, detect mold and even detect certain diseases? Dogs’ ability to recognize scents is […]

New Article: Bed Bug Traps Compared

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One of the harder parts of dealing with bed bugs can be reliable bed bug detection. You need to be able to find a live bug to prove an infestation. There are a few different devices on the market that trap bed bugs. There are also some more do-it-yourself approaches. What is the right choice […]

New Article Bed Bug Repellant

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I spent the last week pulling together all the research I could find on the topic of bed bug repellants and documenting my findings for you. (Yes I know “repellant” should be “repellent” but most people search for “bed bug repellant” and I want to make sure they find the article.) If you spend any […]

20% Off Bed Bug Encasements and More

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BedBug.com has generously offered BedBugInfo.com readers 20% off products purchased between now and June 30th. Just use the bedbug.com coupon code dhang112 for your discount. Also be sure to check out the BedBug.com blog — a great source of bed bug information.

Can you tell me how to treat bed bug bites on humans?

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There are two parts to this answer. First, the typical bed bug bite symptoms are raised bumps that tend to get very itchy. Some people refer to this as a bed bug rash. The itching can drive you up the wall and the appearance of the bites can be embarrassing as well. To deal with […]

Are bed bugs feces big?

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Bed bug feces are not big. They are pretty much just bits of dried blood that are extruded from a bed bug’s anus. Keep in mind that bed bugs are small. Their feces are likewise very small droplets that dry a darkish red or brown. You can see what they look like on 5 Signs […]