Bed Bugs



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Does Diatomaceous Earth Kill Bed Bugs?

Diatomaceous earth, commonly known as D. E, is a naturally occurring off-white soft, silicon-based sedimentary rock. It is composed of fossilized marine-based algae called planktons. Under a microscope, it looks like shards of glass (silica is…


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Do Ants Eat Bed Bugs?

Bed bugs have natural predators which can be used as a pest control methods. Usually, commercial and DIY pest control remedies prove to be more effective than natural methods for bed bug eradication. But sometimes…




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Bed Bug Control in Salem

Bed bugs are persistent pests that can infest homes, hotels, and other dwellings in Salem, OR. Effective bed bug control involves thorough inspection, identification, and targeted treatments to eliminate these insects and prevent their return….


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Does Peppermint Oil Kill Bed Bugs?

Current research shows that essential oils have antiseptic, antifungal, & antibacterial properties. But which one really does kill or repel bed bugs? In this article, I will discuss the question “does peppermint oil kill bed…


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What Causes Bed Bugs? Causes and Symptoms

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are a fact of life, particularly after states banned DDT for its toxicity to humans. So, are bed bugs caused by dirty homes or living quarters? Well, NO! You’ll also find…


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Baby Bed Bugs (Looks, Size, Colors, Bites)

Baby bed bugs (simply nymphs) are the bed bugs going through the initial five stages of their life-cycle. They’ll be straw or light brown (before taking a blood meal) and the size of a pinhead. Bed…