Q: After coming back from a recent vacation, I’ve noticed some bites on my arms and legs. I’m worried that I could have picked up bed bugs from my hotel! I’ve only been back for a week, so I don’t ...

Learn how to recognize bite patterns, distinguish them from other insect bites, and know what steps to take if you suspect an ...

C. hemipterus, a bed bug species. These pests bite and suck blood while people sleep. Credit: Peter Finch / Getty Images Bed bugs, possessing mouths designed to pierce skin and suck, are exquisite at ...

The resurgence of bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) represents a pressing public health challenge globally. Extensive research has elucidated their biology, from host–parasite interactions and reproductive ...

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 ...