2024年12月11日 · Introduction to Bed Bugs; Characteristics of Bed Bugs; How to Find Bed Bugs; Bed Bug Information Clearinghouse; What Landlords Need to Know

2024年8月15日 · Controlling bed bugs is complex. Using an integrated pest management (IPM) approach incorporates both non-chemical and pesticide methods. Success depends on the extent of the infestation, clutter on site, and resident participation.

2024年7月23日 · A more accurate way to identify a possible infestation is to look for physical signs of bed bugs. When cleaning, changing bedding, or staying away from home, look for: Rusty or reddish stains on bed sheets or mattresses caused by bed bugs being crushed.

2025年1月16日 · Knowing what to look for is the first step in identifying and controlling bed bugs. There are many bugs that look like bed bugs, so an accurate identification is a critical first step to avoid costly treatment for the wrong bug.

2024年9月16日 · The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is a pest – feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. EPA and other agencies all consider bed bugs a public health pest, but bed bugs are not known to transmit disease.

2024年6月6日 · Confirm you have bed bugs rather than other insects (if needed, show to your local extension agent trained in pest control), assess Integrated Pest Management (IPM) options before considering pesticide, try mattress encasements, and more.

2024年10月23日 · Collaborative Strategy on Bed Bugs - highlights ways that all levels of government, community, academia and private industry can work together to reduce bed bugs across the United States.

2018年10月31日 · Understanding the behavior of bed bugs (how they eat, live, and reproduce) will help you to find an infestation before it becomes established and to monitor for the presence of bed bugs after your home has been treated.

2024年7月3日 · This EPA brochure provides tips for preventing bed bugs day-to-day and while traveling, plus information about identifying bed bugs and controlling them if you find you have an infestation. Brochure on prevention, detection and control of bed bugs (pdf) (649.96 KB)

2016年9月22日 · Knowing what to look for is the first step in identifying and controlling bed bugs. There are many bugs that look like bed bugs so an accurate identification is a critical first step to avoid costly treatment for the wrong bug.