Bed bugs are particularly active in warm weather. Here's what N.C. residents should know about the pests.

A city in Georgia has landed on a list no city wants to top, the top 10 bed bug-infested cities in the U.S. The study, by Terminix, is based on the number of bed bug control services across the ...

Entomologists and a dermatologist explain how to tell bed bug bites from flea bites. Plus, what to do if you're dealing with an infestation.

According to tick expert Thomas Mather, spraying shoes with permethrin can help prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.

Researchers have found a gene mutation in bed bugs that mirrors one known to cause insecticide resistance in German cockroaches and whiteflies.

Three lawsuits alleging bed bug infestations at vacation rentals have been filed in Horry County, SC over the last two months. Here’s what you should know to avoid an itchy situation, according ...

Sixty years ago, we nearly wiped out bed bugs—but they’ve been making a steady comeback, and they’re stronger than ever.

Find patient medical information for Permethrin on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings, and user ratings ...

Worried about bed bugs in your hotel or rental house ruining your vacation? Here, an entomologist shares three ways to prevent bed bugs when traveling.

N.C. bed bug numbers are rising. Here's what to know about the pests, how to spot them and how to prevent an infestation.

Don't accidentally bring bed bugs home on your luggage or clothing. Here's what to do if you find the nasty little biters in a hotel room or Airbnb.