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Researchers accidentally discovered that bed bugs desperately avoid water, opening new doors for better pest control methods. The tiny parasites flee from even the smallest wet surfaces, suggesting water could be their Achilles' heel.
UC Riverside researchers discovered bed bugs actively avoid water and wet surfaces, a previously unknown behavior that could change how we fight infestations. A simple bath might be all you need if you suspect bed bugs on your body.