“Slow and steady” is the rule for steam treatments. One study found that 10 to 30 seconds per foot was sufficient to kill all stages of bed bugs using both inexpensive consumer steamers and more ...

Bed bugs are tiny parasites that seek out sleeping people or animals for a blood meal. They are attracted to the CO 2 that you exhale, your body heat and your smell. After feeding, they hide. It is ...

A temperature of 120°F (around 49°C) is enough to kill bed bugs at all stages of life. Wash all your bedding, clothes, and any affected fabrics in the hottest water possible, then toss them in the ...

Steam cleaning your mattress is a great way of getting rid of bed bugs as they can’t stand high temperatures. Add a few drops ...

Learn how to spot bed bugs, what to do in the event of an infestation, and tips for keeping the critters out of your home.

He adds, ‘While essential oils can repel and deter bed bugs, they will not eliminate an infestation on their own. For severe cases, professional heat or chemical treatments are required. For minor ...

Bed bugs bite people and feed on blood. They hide and can be challenging to see. They are great hitchhikers and can easily be moved by travelers. If you have bed bugs, don’t panic, they can be ...

A man has been given $20,000 (£15,500) for discovering a bug in the Steam video games store that let people download any game for free. Security researcher Artem Moskowsky found a flaw in Steam's ...