Mark Anderson 
No, bed bugs do not lay eggs on humans. They are not like ticks or lice that have to be in physical contact with their host at all times in order to survive. Bed bugs only need physical contact with their host when they are feeding, which is around five to ten minutes. After feeding … Read more
No, bed bugs cannot jump nor fly from one person to another the way fleas do. Although it is possible for bed bugs to transfer from one person to another, it is through crawling from one person’s belongings onto another person’s belongings. Bed bug infestations spread from room to room or house to house when … Read more
Yes, in the literal sense, bed bugs and roaches can live in the same house, but it is unlikely that they will be in the same area. This is because roaches will eat anything to survive, and that includes bed bugs and bed bug eggs. But if the roaches are in the kitchen, and the … Read more
Bed bugs can be spotted on ceilings because they can crawl on walls to get to the ceiling. But even if they can be spotted on the ceiling, they will not stay out of their hiding spots, or harborages, for very long. Bed bugs prefer being out of humans’ eyelines because they consider humans to … Read more
You can use a UV light to detect bed bugs by beaming it on the areas of your room that you suspect may have bed bugs. The bed bug’s exoskeleton has phosphors that glow when shone with UV light. The blood stains and fecal matter stains that a bed bug leaves in its trail also … Read more
Bed bug infestations are notoriously hard to catch in its early stages. Unfortunately, most people only suspect bed bug infestation when there is already a sizable population of bed bugs. The key to controlling the spread of bed bugs from room to room is to regularly inspect your room for signs of the pest. Making … Read more
No, bed bugs do not have long antennae. Instead, they have quite short and thick antennae. The two antennae stick out from both sides of their small head. Each antennae has four segments and are about as long as half of a bed bug’s body. Bed bugs use their antennae as sensors to guide them … Read more
Bed bugs and cockroaches are pests that have learned to thrive when in close proximity to a human dwelling. Both these insects’ infestations are worsened by poor hygiene. Bed bugs flourish if you do not change your beddings often or if you do not vacuum your room, while roaches love living in homes with plenty … Read more
No, bed bugs do not eat dead skin. Bed bugs have a specialized mouth anatomy that is designed to only consume blood from their hosts. They do not have moving mouth parts that can bite and possibly consume dead skin. Physiologically speaking, bed bugs will not be getting any type of nourishment from dead skin … Read more
Yes, bed bug spray can kill roaches. The active ingredients in bed bug spray, pyrethrins and pyrethroids, which are derived from chrysanthemum flowers, are also effective in killing roaches. Although bed bug spray can kill roaches, it is not the best option in getting rid of a household infestation. In this article we will discuss … Read more