A common phrase is, “Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite!” But what are bed bugs and how do you get them? Bed bugs are oval-shaped insects that are about 5 millimeters long as adults. They come ...

If you've got a bed bug problem, you may wonder how the annoying pests ended up in your home in the first place and how to ...

Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into ...

Bed bugs can show up anywhere, even luxury hotels. Here's how to spot them and keep them from following you home.

Bed bugs have evolved in ways that make them one of the most persistent pests on the planet. This video explores the traits that allow them to survive pesticides, travel unnoticed, and spread rapidly.

In addition to hotels, bed bugs can be found on public transportation, at secondhand shops, and even coat checks. Bed bugs are known to travel from hotels to unlucky travelers’ homes. But the pesky ...

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 ...

Spotting clusters of tiny white eggs tucked into corners signals an established home for these biting pests. The eggs sit in ...

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 ...

Bed bugs are small, wingless insects. They are found across the world but usually live in sleeping areas, within eight feet of a bed. Bed bugs feed on blood. They don’t spread disease, but they can ...

Under glaring laboratory lights, a research assistant extends his forearm and carefully inverts a mesh-topped container onto ...