“Sleep tight, and don’t let the bed bugs bite!” Although this saying is cute, bed bugs are anything but – these creatures are a homeowner’s worst nightmare! Being bitten in the night by creepy crawly bugs – it’s enough to give most people goosebumps.

So what can we do to avoid, or get rid of, these pests? First things first, we need to understand our enemy. What do they look like? What are they looking for? What kind of environments do they find comforting? Or hostile? These and other questions are essential to understanding bed bugs and what we can do to remove them from our homes.

Infographic by 5 facts about bed bugs