Bed Bugs?

Yes they can. Universities found that bed bugs will follow a vein when feeding. This can lead to bites that follow a straight line. Be careful though, bites are not an industry method to identify a bed bug infestaton. A thorough inspection is the only way to positively identify a bed bug infestation. Only medical professionals can identify a bed bug bite.

The best way to identify a bed bug is to send us a picture. We have a free bed bug text hotline (888-804-3256) you can send your pictures to. We will respond Fast! After taking pictures, please place bugs in a ziplock, so we can view them in person if needed. 

Bed bug bites resemble bites from other pests like fleas and mosquitoes. The bites create a reddish blister.  In many cases, different people react differently to bed bug bites. The only way to positively identify a bed bug bite is through a medical professional.

Our company hasn’t found any Organic products that completely control bed bugs. Some products will kill a few, but those products lack any long-term control. Missing one egg, or one live bedbug isn’t worth the risk.

Unfortunately, products that fully control bed bugs are not available locally. The local home stores all carry products that list bed bugs. The problem is the resistance (much like antibiotic resistance) evolved to the point, those products won’t give 100% control. University of California Ipm bed bug program confirms this.

Yes and No. Yes it will kill some bed bugs. De is a great organic product. But it isn’t enough. DE kill very slow.  This allows the bugs to reproduce faster than the DE can control them. And it won’t control any eggs. Only use DE in combination with other products to control Bed bugs.

If you ask a heat only guy, he says heat. If you ask a chemical only person, he says chemical. If you ask Gecko, we say both. Bed bugs are a serious public nuisance. In our opinion 100% control will take more than one method.

That’s the strange part. Some people don’t get bites. One project we went to. The wife had several bites, the husband had none. We assumed the bugs were only in her office. Turns out their shared bed was infested also. We were shocked when we found hundreds of bugs all over the mattress. The husband was either immune, or the bugs didn’t favor him. The bugs were only bitting the Wife. Based on this experience, bed bugs can be selective feeders.

The best way to prevent bed bugs is to be very careful what you bring into your home. Avoid items from yard sales and free furniture. Another useful tip is to sanitize your clothes after traveling. This can done by immediately popping your clothing into a dryer set at high temp. And as a final suggestion. Purchase mattress encasements. These will lock the bugs out of the folds and seams of your mattress. These covers can also be removed and sanitized through a clothes dryer if necessary.

Finding information about bed bugs can be tricky. Many websites try and sell you a spray or a quick fix. The information is tainted by the desire to sell a quick cheap solution. To avoid this confusion, I recommend the University of California IPM program for more info. This provides information based on college research.

Yes! Bed bugs can feed on animals. Cats and dogs are mammals, just like us. In rare cases, bed bugs can feed on both bats and birds also. This is why inspecting pet bedding is so important.

Bed bugs can produce up to 500 eggs in their 1 year life. The eggs hatch in only about 15 days. One single female bed bug can be responsible for thousands and thousands of offspring and relatives.

Bed bugs are nocturnal, they do feed at night. They prefer a dark quiet environment to feed. This allows them the safety to climb on a host and start eating without being disturbed.  If you are seeing bugs during the day, this could be a sign that your infestation is much worse than you expected.