Scientists Study Genome of Bedbugs

Bed Bugs

Bedbugs, known formally as Cimex lectularius, have been biting people for centuries.  They survive solely on human blood. Widespread insecticide use after World War II eliminated them from many regions but they’ve now rebounded world-wide and have developed...

The Current Status of Bed Bugs in the U.S.

Bed Bugs

Bed Bug TV is a series is hosted by Technical Director of BedBug Central and research entomologist Jeffrey White.  In this episode, published on November 24th, 2015, Mr. White discusses the current status of bed bugs in the US and the direction the bed bug resurgence...

Study Shows Bed Bugs Can Transmit Chagas Disease

Bed Bugs

The bed bug may be just as dangerous as its sinister cousin, the triatomine, or “kissing” bug. A new study from Penn Medicine researchers in the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics demonstrated that bed bugs, like the triatomines, can...

Radio Show: Resurgence of Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs

NPR radio recently hosted an expert panel on The Colin McEnroe show focused on bed bugs. These critters are making a resurgence worldwide. The panel included a scientist, an author, a homeowner who had had a bed bug infestation and a salon that caters to treating...

Another California library Closed for Bed Bug Removal

Bed Bugs

A library in downtown Bakersfield closed this week while being treated for bed bugs. County representatives say they found the blood sucking bugs in several seating areas which prompted them to close the library. “We see more and more bed bugs nationwide in...

Bed Bugs Make the News Again

Bed Bugs

U.S. Schools are now addressing recent concerns over bed bugs found on school grounds. For a free pest assessment and estimate from our licensed, bonded and certified pest control professionals, contact Earth Guard Pest Services, or call (916) 457-7605. For more...