Why is it so hard to get rid of bed bugs?

Publication date: February 19th, 2017 SOS Bestioles

The bed bug is a parasite closely linked to humans.

• It is gregarious and nocturnal.
• It avoids any light source; artificial or natural.
• Climbs well on smooth surfaces but does not hold well on ceiling.
• Can live up to 18 months without taking any blood meal.
• Bed bug detect its host by body temperature, carbon diaoxide and vibrations.
• It can stop blood feeding and hide in a crack for 3 months when it feels threatened by strong detergent, disinfectant or spray. Do not use such products, it can spread and worsen the infestation and make it last much longer.
• Bed bug can resist temperatures as low as -15C in furnitures stored in a garage.
• The bed bug has 5 growing stages.
• It bites every 3-7 days.
• It lives an average of 5 months but can live up to 18 months in some cases.
• The female lays 2-4 eggs per day, 200-500 in its lifetime.
• It prefers wood, plastic and fabrics when they hide.
• It prefers better the box springs compare to the mattress.