Bed bugs have been making their presence known within the last few decades. Their re-emergence after being almost extinct in the 90s can be attributed to increased travel and commerce, lack of public knowledge concerning these pests, and the removal and ban of pesticides practices, like deet. Since then, bed bugs have been invading residences…
How long will it take to get a good night’s sleep? Everyone has spoken of physical remediants of having bed bugs. The linear red welts that suddenly show up after days or weeks of itching and the tickling feeling you get when you are at the point of shutting your eyes are only some of…
House hunting? Make sure you keep an eye out for these pests. Whether you are buying a house for the first time, buying an additional home, or finding yourself a change a scenery, house hunting can have its own aches and pains. One obstacle you don’t want to have to think about when you walk…
Causing panic amongst home owners, buyers, sellers, and realtors alike is the nuisance pest, bed bugs. Reports have been increasing dramatically nationwide and have left the population in a constant state of worry of bringing them into homes. Since the late 90s and early 2000s, the presence of bed bugs has become much more prominent…
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…
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.…