Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite According to KHOU, Houston ranks as one of the top cities for bed bugs. And as most people know, bed bugs are one of the most difficult pests to terminate. Without a doubt, if bed bugs are suspected, a professional pest control company is crucial for the job. Bed bugs are known as "hitchhikers" that attach to belongings and like areas that see a lot of people come in and out, such as hotels and apartments. Bed bugs are visual to the eye and look similar to apple seeds and leave tiny stains in their path. Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite What kills them? Heat! A professional pest control company will have heat involved methods to get rid of the bed bugs, but if you are worried you came in contact with bed bugs which stuck to your clothing, toss them in the dryer as a precautionary step.