Bed Bug Guides
These guides walk through a bed bug problem in the order most people face it: first making sure it really is bed bugs, then understanding your treatment options and what they cost, then getting your home ready so the treatment works. Each one is written in plain English and cites the university extension services and public health agencies we rely on.
- How to tell if you have bed bugs
The signs that actually confirm an infestation, where to look, and what is often mistaken for bed bugs.
- What bed bug bites look like
Why bites alone can't prove bed bugs, how they compare with flea and mosquito bites, and when to see a doctor.
- Where bed bugs come from
How bed bugs get into a home, why clean homes get them too, and the habits that keep them out.
- How to check a hotel room for bed bugs
A two-minute inspection routine for travelers, and what to do with your luggage when you get home.
- Bed bug heat treatment explained
How whole-room heat works, the temperatures that kill every life stage, and what a good job looks like.
- What bed bug treatment costs
Typical price ranges for heat, chemical and combined treatments, and what drives a quote up or down.
- DIY vs. professional bed bug treatment
What do-it-yourself methods can and can't do, and when it is time to call a licensed company.
- How to prepare for bed bug treatment
A room-by-room prep checklist so your treatment works the first time.
Guides for your city
Housing type changes how bed bugs spread and what a renter can ask of a landlord. See our bed bug guides for 25 U.S. cities.