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Bed Bugs are increasingly becoming a problem within residences of all kinds, including homes, apartments, dormitories, cruise ships and shelters. "Bed Bugs 101" is written by Richard Cooper, entomologist and Vice President of Bed Bug Central, and is designed to help educate the public on this rapidly growing pest problem.
Introduction History & Resurgence
Identification Biology & Behavior
Disease & Bite Symptoms Sanitation
Avoiding Infestations Early Detection
Early Detection Tools & Methods Protect Yourself When You Travel
Elimination of Infestations Mattress and Box Spring Encasements
Canine Scent Detection Challenges with Bed Bug Control Efforts
Surrounding Units How Do I Know I Have Bed Bugs?
I Have Bed Bugs, Now What? Should I Vacate the Structure?
What Should I Do With My Bed? Are Bed Bugs Difficult to Control?
How Long Does It Take To Control Bed Bugs? What Products Work Best?
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Bed Bugs 101 - Introduction

 

Bed Bugs 101 is your premier online resource for bed bug information.  Bed Bugs 101 was created by Richard Cooper, who is regarded as one of the industry's top experts on bed bugs and co author of the most comprehensive text on bed bugs, Bed Bug Handbook – The Complete Guide to Bed Bugs and Their Control.  Bed Bugs 101 was created as an educational tool to help share our knowledge and important research findings with the public. Our goal is to educate the consumer and to increase public awareness regarding this poorly understood pest.

By selecting a topic above, you can learn about all of the different aspects of bed bugs, their control, and ultimately how to protect yourself and your home from an infestation.  Bed Bugs 101 is available as an Online Resource, but you may also click the "Printer Friendly Version" link to print out the entire document.  There is also a downloadable PDF that will be available in Late January 2010. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required).

 

 

Bed Bugs 101: Introduction



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