2009 Bedbug Article Archive

Bed bug infestations rose to new heights in 2009 and with it, rose the economic and emotional stress associated with bed bug infestations.

Bed bug hotlines have been set up through out the US and Canada to try and curtail this rising epidemic.

Bed bug stress is immense! Pest control services are disruptive and can cost well into the thousands of dollars.

In addition, many people suffer sleep-loss long after the bed bug infestation has been dealt with.

The best approach is prevention! You want to protect your home and family against bed bugs by protecting your bedding!

Read more bed bug articles from 2009 in the Bedbug.com Knowledge Center:

• Sleep Hygiene
  Read about how to get the most hygienic sleep
   
• Case for Encasement
  Learn how encasing your mattress, box spring and pillows can protect against bed bug infestation
   
• Chemical War Against Bed Bugs
  Learn about the latest chemical efforts to kill bed bugs
   
• 2010 - The year of the Bed Bug
  Bed bug infestations are growing so protect your mattress investment now!
   
• Protect Your Bedroom from Bed Bugs
  Learn how you can protect against bedbugs. Don't let bed bugs infest your bedroom!
   
• Don't Give Bed Bugs a Free Ride!
  Bed bugs hitch a ride on clothing, shoes and in your luggage, so protect against bed bugs when you travel
   
• Bed Bug Habits and History
  Dr. Barry Galitzer, MD, Dermatologist writes about bed bug habits and their history
   
• Bed Bug Phobia? You’re Not Alone!
  Fear of bed bugs is not unusual! But there is help! Read what you can do about it
   
• Fighting Bed Bugs on Campus
  Back to college! Read about fighting bed bugs on campus
   
• Bed Bugs Wreak Havoc on Real Estate
  Read how bed bugs wreak havoc on real estate markets of major cities
   
• The Re-Emergence of Bed Bugs in Modern Society
  Learn all about the bed bug re-emergence in modern society and the factors that attribute to the resurgence
   
• International Bed Bugs - New York, London, Toronto, Los Angeles
  Top business cities and hot vacation spots are also the sites of recent, major bed bug infestations
   
• Bedbug.com Announces PestWorld Cruise Winner
  Bedbug.com awards cruise to new authorized distributor at PestWorld 2009
   
• Inspect Your Home for Bed Bugs
  Find out how to inspect your home for bed bugs and find their favorite hiding places
   
• Bed Bug Dos and Don'ts
  All you want to know about what not to do and what to do about bed bugs