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Not like the struggling Mets and Knicks, bed bugs have once more made headlines in New York City. Bed bug violations in New York City totalled 377 in 2004, up sharply from only 2 in 2002 and 16 in 2003. Reports of bed bug infestations continuously come from different parts of the United States but those coming from New York are seemingly the most disturbing. Read more . . .

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Bed bugs are always a nuisance. Though medical authorities dismiss the bites and bed bug infestation to merely embarrassment, causing anxiety and loss of sleep, most people would be relieved to know that these parasites do not live in their homes.

Eliminating bed bugs is not an easy task. The bed bug is described to look like a tick so the process of identifying one from the other is a difficult task. Though a tick feeds primarily on animals like cats or dogs, some bed bugs feed on humans. Read more . . .

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Bed bugs are small insects with the scientific name Cimex lectularius. Through the decades, these insects are considered pests in different countries, be it in the US, in Europe, in Asian countries and even in Africa.

Bed bugs are tiny miniscule creatures that creep slowly. They appear like tiny crawling dots when seen by the naked eye in broad daylight. Read more . . .

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Movies may currently depict them as fun and loveable creatures which almost always embark on humorous and insightful adventures. Science may always regard them as awesome and wonderful creatures because of their characteristics and structures.

In reality however, and for sure, you will always despise them. All the descriptions are referring to bed bugs and mites. Read more . . .

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There are close to about a million species or kinds of insects thriving in our planet. There are millions more that had been extinct through the years because of natural phenomenon such as climate change and man-made environment changes.

But did you know that insects are the most resilient living organisms in the world? Unfortunately yes, it is true. They are so resilient that thousands of species can live for years without feeding or nourishment. Read more . . .