Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on human blood. They are usually active at night when people are sleeping.
Bed bugs bite - but do not transmit disease. Bed bugs painlessly feed on their host, injecting a tiny amount of saliva in the process, which can result in mild to severe allergic reactions.
Many people do not react to bed bug bites, though the bite may leave a small welt. Excessive scratching of these bites is highly discouraged as it can lead to secondary infections.
About Bed Bugs
Stop Bed Bugs Safely - Frequently Asked Questions about bed bugs and what you can do.
Bed Bug Protection Tips - PowerPoint presentation
Fact Sheet for Vermont Town Health Officers
Bed Bugs - The Basics - Mayo Clinic
Bed Bug Biology and Management - Harvard School of Public Health
Guidelines and Guidance Documents
Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Bed Bugs in Shelters and Group Living Facilities - New York State Integrated Pest Management Program, Cornell University