Bed bugs are commonly referred to as “red coats”, “chinches” or “mahogany flats” because of their red and brown coloring. While DDT was a common insecticide for bed bugs in use since the 1940’s, we have a new generation that has never heard of or seen bed bugs since DDT use was stopped. These nocturnal […]
The number 1 carrier of the bed bug in hotels is the mattress. This shouldn’t be a surprise, as bed bugs are best-known to lurk in the bed, therefore the name “bed bug.” The rising number of complaints from travelers about bed bugs in hotels where they stayed have been steadily increasing. How come the […]
1. It is only when a bug bites that people recognize their presence. Those small, red areas on the arms and legs are telltale signs that these nocturnal creatures have feasted on one’s blood. The insects also leave trails of blackish or reddish marks on the mattress and pillows due to blood spillage. 2. Being […]