There’s nothing like hitting the sack after a long day on the road, but there’s something travelers may want to consider doing first if they don't want to be the only ones crawling into bed: Checking ...

Bed bugs have been around since before beds existed — since before humans existed, in fact. While evidence of human contact with the parasite goes back around 5,000-11,000 years, researchers have ...

Bed bugs are small insects that inhabit homes, hotels and other types of accommodation. They crawl out at night and bite exposed skin to feed on blood. What do bed bugs look like? If you notice ...

According to WebMD, bed bugs are usually active at night and like to bite people while they are sleeping. For this reason, one clue that your bites are due to a bed bug infestation is if you first ...

Biologist David Lilly and fellow researchers from the University of Sydney zoomed in for a closer look at bed bugs ‘skin’ using a scanning electron microscope.

They look like a “true bug,” meaning they have a beak with three segments, antenna that have four parts, wings that are not used for flying, and short, golden-colored hairs. And they smell.

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

Adult bed bugs have flattened, oval bodies and no hind wings. They have reddish-brown bodies and measure around 0.05 – 0.01 inches wide and 0.16 – 0.20 inches long. Like lice, they feed on blood.

Travelers can look for live bed bugs, their shed skin, eggs and dot-like feces around mattress and box spring seams, piping and tags, as well as around headboards. Other signs include rusty stains ...