When you hear the words "bed bugs," you probably cringe. Sure, we've all heard of the creatures (the childhood rhyme, "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite" might sound familiar to you ...

When it comes to insects, few are as insidious as the bed bug. They can live for more than a year without food. Their bodies are slim and flat, allowing them to squeeze into tiny spaces and hide. When ...

How common are bed bugs? One in five Americans have had bed bug problems or know someone who had them, according to The New York Times. Stories of bed bug-related issues have been in the news many ...

A recent survey shows that one in seven U.S. travelers reported a bed bug encounter in the past year, and 20% of those sightings happened in five-star hotels. Carolyn Kaster AP If part of your summer ...

Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into ...

If part of your summer vacation includes a hotel stay, there’s a good chance you could run into bed bugs. A recent survey from Sleep Doctor, a wellness company that provides information on sleep ...