Bed bugs are also already fairly common in the US. They've been found in all 50 states, and a 2011 survey found that one in five Americans has had an infestation in their home or knows someone who has ...

If you suspect there are bed bugs in your mattress, it's important to get rid of them fast because bed bugs reproduce quickly. If you'd rather avoid harsh chemicals on your mattress, then essential ...

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As you might gather from their name, bed bugs are small, brown, oval bugs that prefer to live in your mattress or near where you sleep. These insects are nocturnal and feed on blood, coming out when ...

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It may seem like a bed bug infestation could never happen in your home. But they can start surprisingly quickly and easily. If you unwittingly stay at a hotel with bed bugs, they can hitch a ride home ...

When Sarah Luepker of Chicago flew to Colorado for a friend’s bachelorette party, the first thing she did when she got to her highly rated Airbnb was check the mattress for bed bugs. Several days ...