#Bedbugs

Gus Moyer (梅子超)

@gusmoyer.bsky.social

1 day ago

2/2 ... and specifically recommends checking the mattress, headboard, and luggage rack before settling in.

The CDC likewise says bed bugs spread easily through the seams and folds of luggage and advises travelers to look for signs of infestation in sleeping areas.
#bedbugs #hotels
#travel

Gus Moyer (梅子超)

@gusmoyer.bsky.social

1 day ago

Accidental lab discovery reveals bed bugs are terrified of this simple thing (The Independent) An accidental lab discovery reveals that bedbugs dread water and moisture, according to a new study that may lead to new strategies to control the spread of ...

The new study reveals that #bedbugs avoid water and wet surfaces.

“If they physically contact a body of water, they’ll get stuck to its surface, blocking their respiratory openings,” explained Dong Hwan Choe, an author of the study published in the Journal of #Ethology.

Keller

@rwkeller.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Taking care of bed bugs.

#bedbugs #cute #darkjoke #funny #fullmetaljacket

Dustcircle

@dustcircle.bsky.social

4 weeks ago

Bed Bugs Are Terrified of This Simple Thing, Study Finds New research reveals that bed bugs strongly avoid water and moisture. People often dread bed bugs, and for good reason. Once these blood-feeding insects establish themselves inside a home, they can be...

#BedBugs Are Terrified of This Simple Thing, Study Finds

scitechdaily.com/bed-bugs-are...

Charlotte Meijer

@chrmeijer.bsky.social

4 weeks ago

Very excited to be traveling to York next month to discuss #worms, #bedbugs, and other unwanted critters 🪱🪳 #animalhistory

Il Mitte

@ilmitte.bsky.social

1 month ago

A Berlino ci sono ancora le cimici dei letti (e non se ne andranno) - il Mitte Berlino ha la maggiore concentrazione cimici dei letti in Germania, con il 37% delle segnalazioni nazionali. E non è un problema di igiene

Secondo gli esperti non è un problema di igiene: ha a che fare con il clima, la mobilità e gli stili di vita.

#berlino #bedbugs

www.ilmitte.com/2026/02/berl...

Pure Tech

@puretech.news

1 month ago

Scientists Have Discovered the Bed Bug's Greatest Fear Water is "intrinsically aversive" to bed bugs, a recent study has found.

Scientists Have Discovered the Bed Bug’s Greatest Fear #Technology #Other #BedBugs #ScienceNews #InsectResearch

gizmodo.com/scientists-have-discover...

The Adept Traveler

@adepttraveler.bsky.social

2 months ago

Bed Bug Dogs In Japan Hotels, Room Check Playbook Japan hotel bed bug dogs are being deployed for room checks as tourism surges on January 30, 2026, what to inspect, and when to switch hotels.

Japan hotels are using trained bed bug detection dogs for faster confirmation. Do a 10 minute arrival check before unpacking. #BedBugs
adept.travel/news/2026-01...

Gus Moyer (梅子超)

@gusmoyer.bsky.social

2 months ago

The Surprising Scent That Attracts Bed Bugs into Your Home (Animals Around The Globe) Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have bed bug infestations out of nowhere while others remain untouched? The answer might be hiding in somethin...

Here’s the thing that’ll probably shock you. That lovely floral perfume or cologne you spritz on before bed? Bed bugs are fond of scents produced by many perfumes and fragrances. It sounds counterintuitive, right?

Floral scents draw bed bugs in. Perfume and cologne can also entice #bedbugs.

🟪 Core Traditions | 1.5°C > Normal?! 🌎

@porcelainteacup04.bsky.social

3 months ago

Dear Parents, make sure to wash and freeze all secondhand plush toys in a plastic bag in the freezer. #Parenting #BedBugs #WARNINGImNotAnExpert #Vinegar #BakingSoda #Detergent #Cleaning #PlushToys #stuffedanimals