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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 . . .

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Bed bugs are tiny insects that do not have wings. Roughly, they are oval-shaped. Once fully grown, they measure from four to five millimeters long. You might find the next piece of information unexpected, but yes, bed bugs are fast runners!

They are easy to see on white marble floors or linoleum, but very difficult to spot on brown wooden floors. This is so because bed bugs are rust brown in color and they even change into a deeper red brown color when they finish a complete blood meal. Read more . . .

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The number of reported cases of bed bugs in schools, cruise ships, dormitories, hotels, motels, shelters, homes, movie houses and apartments are rising. And the authorities are somehow already concerned and alarmed over the issue.

In the United States alone, it is reported that 6 out of 10 apartments have bed bugs. However, because bed bugs are not known to transfer or spread out any form of disease, the alarm is somehow flamed down. Read more . . .