With bed bugs comes a stigma. This stigma projects that only low-income homes attract bed bugs. That only dirty and clutter filled homes attract these militant pests. This is far from the truth. Anybody can get bed bugs, as they have no stipulations other than a place to hide and a host to feed on.…
Because of their elusivity and size, bed bugs can be very difficult to detect. Often residing in seams, electrical outlets, even the baseboards on the walls, they can bypass even the most experienced bed bug exterminator. If the bed bug infestation is new and there are not many present yet, it can be even more…
Bed bugs, especially in Cleveland, OH, are becoming a prominent issue among the housing community. This includes, but is not limited to, apartments, single family homes, duplexes, condos, and other housing types. Multi-tenant facilities hold a majority of the bed bug infestation reports. This is due to their population density and limited housing space. Since…
Caught In The Bed Bug “Crossfire”. When someone first has a hunch they might have a bed bug infestation brewing in their home the first reaction is generally to go to the hardware store. Once there they buy some pesticides to try to deal with the problem on your own before going to a…
What Is A Bed Bug? How To Identify A Bed Bug: In order to prevent bed bug infestations, it is important to gain a better understanding of what bed bugs are. Here are some facts to help you better identify bed bugs: Overall Description Common Facts Bed Bug Bite Descriptions Bed bugs…
Schools are not ideal for hosting long term bed bug infestations due to their lack of hiding places and the amount of time a person can sit still, but due to the consistent flow of people in and out of the building, a bed bug slipping in a backpack would not be an overwhelming shocker.…
In the last couple of years, the media has been flooded with reports of wide-spread bed bug infestations, ranging from schools, courtrooms, libraries, and more recently, nursing homes, senior living facilities, and assisted living homes. Staff of nursing homes have been alarming the general public through social media outlets and news reports about their growing…
Easter is the time for food, family, and devotion to tradition. Whether that be attending service, having dinner with your extended family, or ordering Chinese food while waiting on the new episode of Game of Thrones, everyone is up to something around the holidays. Unfortunately, it is also the time when everyone is at risk…
Dogs have been used throughout history for detection purposes in a wide variety of fields. They have been tremendous additions to the military and police force and are now making their mark in the pest industry. They have already been used for mold and termites, are placing their candid sniffing abilities in the bed bug…
In efforts to do away with a bed bug infestation, many people first rely on do-it-yourself pest control products before dealing with a bed bug exterminator. Now for most matters, this seems like a sound approach. Spend less money and if it does away with the issue, then you saved yourself a couple hundred dollars…