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The bed bugs blog provides the latest bed bug information on the global bed bug pandemic. We focus on how to recognize signs of bed bugs such as bites and mattress stains. Review pictures and follow our step by step instructions for hiring a professional or doing it yourself with sprays and other products.

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What do you do when you have bed bugs at home and your clothes are dry clean only?

Your clothes are dry clean only garments? If we take them to a local cleaners how do they handle the clothing? Will they even clean it knowing you have

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Bed bugs at work

Bedbugs in my place of work and I'm a little freaked out about it because I don't want to bring them home. They have only sprayed once they do not take

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Bed Bugs or Not?

My family had to leave our home in Dallas, Tx and came to stay with family In Missouri. Our things are in storage and the only things we have with us

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Am I safe from bed bugs brought into the work place?

I have a co-worker who has a bed bug infestation and she has brought them into the work place. I left my jacket in my locker one day and when i put it

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Is this a bed bug??

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Hi, The past 2 days, I've noticed 7 tiny bites on my body; 3 on one arm but spaced out-one by my shoulder, one on my forearm and one by my wrist. The rest

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Is this a bed bug or carpet beetle?

I just want to know if the picture attached is a bed bug or not. Thank, Cecilia Editor Response to Is This a Bed Bug or Carpet Beetle Based on these

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Is this a bed bug or carpet beetle?

Help! I found this dead bug on the floor of my bedroom. Is it a bedbug? Editor Response Based on the visual evidence in the photo, this does not look

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Severe Reaction to Bed Bug Bites: Can It Affect Your Health Long-Term?

Reader Comment: Experiencing Severe Health Effects After Bed Bug BitesI was bitten over 300 times between the 12th and 15th of August. I have been ill

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Identifying and Eliminating the Pests Found in Your Daughter’s Bed

Reader Question: What Are These Bugs in My Daughter’s Bed?My daughter recently woke up to over 23 bites on her body... we found these in her bed.. what

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Are These Bites Still from Bed Bugs? Here's Our Thoughts

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Reader Question: Are These Marks Still Caused by Bed Bugs?I have a friend bring bed bugs into my home a couple months ago and it's been hell but I've got

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Should You Replace Your Bed if Bed Bugs Are Found in the Headboard? Here's What to Do

Reader Question: What to Do About Bed Bugs Found in the Headboard?We found bedbugs under buttons in our fabric bed board. What should we do? Do we need

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How Many Treatments Are Needed to Eliminate Bed Bugs From an Apartment? What to Know

I've been treated once a month for the past 3 months now they are going to do a 4th one. It has improved a little bit. But they don't really focus on other

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What’s Causing These Bites? Advice for a Concerned Parent

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Reader Question: What’s Causing These 'Bites' on My 4-Year-Old?PLEASE HELP!!! I have a 4 year old that has had these 'bites' appear on her for the last

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Struggling with Bed Bugs? Here’s How Heat and Other Methods Can Help

Reader Question: Can Heat Help Eliminate Bed Bugs?I have sprayed 5 times. Ive used borax, salt, garlic, thyme, cayenne pepper, vinegar and still have these

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Do I Need a Professional for These Bites? Here's What to Consider

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I have 4 bites on my wrist, see photo, and 3 bites on right hand. A few single bites on knee, and 1 on my back. I live in Florida and have mosquitoes but

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