
DESCRIPTION
Scientific Name: Cimex lectularius Common Name: Bed bug Color: Adults range from brown to reddish-brown Size: 4 – 5 mm long (3/16 inch) FACT: Bed bugs do not transmit any known human diseases. Some people will react to the saliva from the bite and have an allergic reaction. Not all people will react to a bed bug bite.

How to Travel Smart, Spot Bed Bugs on Vacation, and Avoid Bringing Them Home
You may come home from vacation with souvenirs, suntans, and great memories, but you could unknowingly return with something far worse hiding inside your luggage. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers, slipping into suitcases, backpacks, and clothing before invading your home. As travel and summer vacations ramp up, hotels, airports, rental properties, and campgrounds become common…

How Bed Bugs Spread & How to Protect Your Home After Family Visits
Family gatherings bring loved ones together and often include travellers returning home and overnight guests. While these moments are wonderful, they also increase the risk of introducing unwanted pests like bed bugs into your home. If you found a bed bug or you are uncertain, Poulin’s professional bed bug inspections and services are safe solutions….

How Bed Bug Infestations Start After Travelling
Bed bug infestations are often spread through travel by people who are unaware of the hitchhiking insects. Bed bugs are small, flat, oval-shaped blood-feeding insects that can neither jump nor fly and spread by crawling on clothing and belongings. The risk of picking up bed bugs increases in places with a high turnover of people…

Managing Bed Bugs in Multi-Unit Housing: Best Practices for Landlords and Property Managers
Bed bugs are more than just a nuisance; they’re a serious threat to tenant satisfaction, property reputation, and your bottom line. For landlords and property managers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, managing bed bugs in multi-unit housing requires a proactive, informed approach. In this guide, we share practical steps that can help you prevent, detect,…
