Key Points. Bleach can kill bed bugs on contact, but it's not enough to handle an infestation. You can spray visible bugs with a 50/50 bleach and water mix, but it won’t reach hidden ones.

Dr. Killigan’s is a pioneer in do-it-yourself, eco-friendly pest control, helping millions of homes ward off unwanted insects without the risks associated with more common chemical pesticides ...

Key Takeaways. Diatomaceous earth is an all-natural pest control product made of fossilized marine organisms. It works by causing small cuts in the bed bugs' bodies causing them to dehydrate and die.

Were bed bugs the first urban pest insect? Genome-wide patterns of bed bug demography mirror global human expansion . Biology Letters , 2025; 21 (5) DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2025.0061 ...