By Scoop Dog, Bed Bug Help’s resident news hound

If you live in Northeast Ohio, you might not want to read this one right before bedtime. According to a recent WOSU report by Ida Lieszkovszky, Cleveland and Akron have once again crawled their way to the top of Orkin and Terminix’s most bed bug-infested cities list. That’s right - only Chicago is scratching more than we are.

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Before you grab one or drag yours to the curb, here’s what experts say about saving, sealing, or safely replacing an infested mattress.

Your mattress is ground zero in the battle against bed bugs. Often overlooked until it’s too late, the bed serves as both a hiding place and feeding ground for these pests. In fact, choosing the wrong mattress, accepting discarded furniture, or failin...more

Nobody ever plans for bed bugs - but once they sneak in, they can turn your sanctuary into a place of sleepless nights, itchy bites, and costly treatments. The truth is, prevention is much easier (and far less stressful) than trying to eliminate a full-blown infestation. Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers, hiding in luggage, clothing, or even that “free” couch left on the curb. But with the right hab...more

Hello, friends - Professor Angela Cimex here. One question I get often is: Can dogs really detect bed bugs? The short answer: yes, in many cases, they can. Let me walk you through the evidence and what to watch out for.

What the Science Shows

Trained canine detection teams have been studied across different environments (homes, hotels, dormitories). Research indicates that when properly trained an...more

Living with a bed bug infestation isn’t just about itchy bites—it can take a serious toll on your mind and emotions. Research shows that many people facing infestations report sleepless nights, anxiety, hypervigilance (always worried the bugs will return), vivid nightmares, even symptoms similar to PTSD.¹ In one study of 135 online postings, 81% of people reported psychological di...more

Welcome to Bed Bug Help, a Community on bedbug.social and interactive online hub for anyone dealing with one of the toughest pests out there: bed bugs. We know what an infestation feels like -- sleepless nights, constant worry, and the frustration of not knowing who or what to trust. That’s why we built this space: to bring together reliable information, verified companies, and a community t...more

Orkin’s 2025 Bed Bug Cities List shows Chicago topping the rankings for the fifth consecutive year, maintaining its reputation as the most bed bug-infested city in the U.S. Hartford, Connecticut saw the most dramatic change, debuting at number 35 after leaping 48 spots, while other cities such as Peoria, Milwaukee, and Cedar Rapids also rose sharply. Meanwhile, traditional hot spots like New York,...more