You're not the only one going on vacation this summer. Bed bugs can turn up anywhere, including the nicest looking hotels and vacation rentals. These tiny nocturnal bloodsuckers hide in cracks and ...

Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Bed bugs are gross but they're not generally dangerous. They don't transmit disease, but their bites can cause a variety of problems, including skin infections and allergic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, specializing in adventure and the great outdoors. A recent survey from Sleep Doctor shows that 14% of U.S.

Getting rid of a bed bug infestation becomes a top priority at the first sign of bites on the body or blood spots around the bed. Professional help isn't always something you budget for, though, so it ...

When you hear the words "bed bugs," you probably cringe. Sure, we've all heard of the creatures (the childhood rhyme, "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite" might sound familiar to you ...

When it comes to insects, few are as insidious as the bed bug. They can live for more than a year without food. Their bodies are slim and flat, allowing them to squeeze into tiny spaces and hide. When ...

It may seem like a bed bug infestation could never happen in your home. But they can start surprisingly quickly and easily. If you unwittingly stay at a hotel with bed bugs, they can hitch a ride home ...

Beware of hotels while on vacation in California. You could find bed bugs crawling around in your sheets and into your suitcase. One in seven U.S. travelers have had an unfortunate bed bug encounter ...

No matter how clean you keep your home, bed bugs are a risk we all have to face. They can quickly find their way into your home and onto your mattress. For example, a secondhand piece of furniture or ...

A recent survey shows that one in seven U.S. travelers reported a bed bug encounter in the past year, and 20% of those sightings happened in five-star hotels. Carolyn Kaster AP If part of your summer ...