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What Attracts Bed Bugs: Facts Vs. Fiction
Nov 1, 2022
We've all heard of bed bugs, but unless you've had them, you likely don't give them a second thought. After all, they only exist in dirty, dark places, right? Well - actually - no. Unfortunately, bed bugs are surprisingly prevalent worldwide and have experienced a post-pandemic boom as we've all started traveling again.
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How Long Can Bed Bugs Live Without Food?
Oct 1, 2022

If your Bed Bug Treatment strategy is to "starve them out," we have some bad news - it's going to be a while and probably not very successful. But, let's unpack the question: "how long can a bed bug live without food"?

Many insects and parasites can go without feeding for weeks or months, and bed bugs certainly fit into this group. However, how long bed bugs can live without food depends on three main factors.

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What is the best way to get rid of bed bugs?
Aug 8, 2022

We get this question a lot! While there are many variables to consider, every situation is unique. Still, generally speaking, there are two main types of bed bug treatments: 1 Heat Treatments and 2 Chemical / Pesticide Treatments.

At Convectex, we know heat is the best way to kill bed bugs, but we are not the only ones that say so. Top experts recommend heat treatments as the best way to kill bed bugs.

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Bugs That Look Like Bed Bugs
Jul 17, 2022

You just found a bug on your bed - it must be bed bugs - or is it? Often, when a person observes a bug crawling across their bed, they automatically assume it's a bed bug. This assumption makes sense: a bug in your bed must be a bed bug. But, in many cases, it's not. Other bugs commonly found in homes resemble a bed bug's size, shape, and color. Read more to see if it's a bed bug or not!

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Can You Kill Bed Bugs with a Space Heater?
Jul 1, 2022
So, you suspect you've got bed bugs sharing your home, and you're ready to do about anything to get rid of them. If you've done a little research, you've likely discovered that heat treatments are the best way to eliminate bed bugs and are now wondering if you can DIY your bed bug heat treatment. Your eyes wander to the closet where your space heater sits - could you use that?
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What Temperature Kills Bed Bugs?
Jun 1, 2022
Bed bugs are tricky pests because they can hide in places we simply can’t reach. They’ll crawl inside your mattress or make a home in those small cracks and crevices around your floor and the walls. Once they’ve made a home there, killing them at all life stages can be tough, but the good news is high and low temperatures can help.
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