When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Bed bugs multiply fast so if these tricky pests are in your mattress, you ...

Rubbing alcohol kills bed bugs on contact, but doesn’t reach eggs or hidden bugs and stops working once it dries. Use 70% alcohol for best results on a small infestation; remember that it is flammable ...

A bed bug problem needs to be dealt with quickly, especially if they've invaded your mattress. One garden essential is often touted as a non-toxic and effective form of pest control but can ...

To get rid of bed bugs, it's important to first control the infestation and call an exterminator for the most effective, permanent results.

The blood-sucking insects now show up in two varieties and are resistant to many pesticides. New eradication strategies include fungal spores and nasty human odors. By Ute Eberle / Knowable Magazine ...

Experts say rubbing alcohol can kill adult bed bugs in seconds, but it’s not a perfect fix. Here’s how it works and what else you can do to keep them away.

Bed bugs are tiny, reddish-brown, wingless insects that feed exclusively on blood, preferably human blood. Despite their size, these pests are notorious for the havoc they cause in homes and hotels.

Treatments like heat, freezing, pesticides, and diatomaceous earth work better to eliminate bed bugs. When in doubt, call a professional. A bed bug infestation is a huge nuisance and getting rid of ...