Passport, check. Currency, check. Toiletries, check. Bed bugs... hopefully not. After the Parisian bed bug outbreak of 2023, many of us have become more cautious when traveling. But what steps can you ...

Thrift store with upholstered furniture, wooden pieces, and other home decor items - ZikG/Shutterstock It's often the thrill of that hunt that makes thrifting home decor so popular. Who knows what ...

Is there a chance you have bed bugs in your home? If you think you have bed bugs, it’s a good idea to start the process of finding out for sure. But do you know how to check for bed bugs? If not, the ...

Staying alert while thrifting matters because bed bugs can hide in many secondhand items and easily hitchhike home with you. Checking seams, folds, and dark spots helps you spot bed bugs early so you ...

Bed bugs are the travel souvenir that no one counts on. These pests can hide undetected in the tiniest of crevices, making them very unwelcome travel companions. Worse still, it is overly simplistic ...

North Carolina ranks 8th in the US for bed bug searches, driven by warm, humid conditions. Eradicating bed bugs requires a multi-step approach including containing the infestation, preparing the area, ...