Bed bugs know how to evade detection, and furniture is one of their favorite places to hide. While we mostly associate bed bugs with mattresses, these pests are just as likely to infest couches, chairs, dressers, and other household furnishings. Knowing how to spot bed bugs early, before an infestation spreads, can save homeowners time, […]
Scott Palatnik
Early Warning Signs for Bed Bug Infestations
Bed bugs are highly elusive pests. Their ability to hide from their hosts and victims is, perhaps, their most valuable natural asset. It’s not unusual for a major bed bug infestation to take hold before the homeowner even begins to suspect there may be a problem. This is because the earliest signs of bed bug […]
5 Reasons to Use Mattress Encasements
When it comes to the battle against bed bugs few tools are as simple or effective as mattress encasements. Often overlooked, mattress encasements can play a critical role in the prevention and treatment of bed bug infestations. Whether you’re trying to prevent an infestation or support an ongoing control strategy, encasements offer long-term protection with […]
Bio-Pesticides and Bed Bug Prevention
Bed bugs remain one of the most persistent and frustrating of household pests. The ability to reproduce quickly while hiding from their human hosts makes control and elimination of bed bug populations more than a little challenging. But as the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Pest control […]
The 3 Most Popular Bed Bug Treatment Options
Bed bugs are among the most unwelcome of household pests. Their small size, ability to hide in cracks and crevices, and astonishing breeding rates make them a persistent nuisance. Fortunately, modern pest control offers a variety of effective treatment methods for bed bug elimination. Heat treatment, chemical treatment, and biological treatments stand out as the […]
Bed Bugs in Winter
When the temperature drops and winter settles in many household pests will disappear, hibernate, or die off until warmer weather returns. Unfortunately, bed bugs do not. These resilient pests are survivors, and winter offers them some unique opportunities to thrive. Understanding how bed bugs behave during the colder months is essential to protecting your home […]
5 Most Bed Bug Prone Areas in Your Home
A bed bug infestation can quickly turn a happy home into an unrelenting nightmare. These persistent pests hide themselves in tiny cracks and crevices, only to emerge at night to feed on their unsuspecting hosts. Their ability to conceal themselves makes them a difficult pest to fully eradicate. But knowing where to find these unwanted […]
5 Bed Bug Tips for New Homeowners
Buying your first home is one of life’s major milestones. It’s both a sign of your independence and dedication to your new found stability. But along with the joy of ownership comes a heaping helping of responsibility. This house belongs to you, and it’s up to you to take care of it. One responsibility that […]
5 Common Bed Bug Myths Debunked
When it comes to bed bugs myths and misinformation spread almost as rapidly as the pests themselves. As one of the more notorious household pests you’d think we’d all understand more about these blood-sucking insects. But even after decades of research and investigation many people remain ill-informed about these bothersome and wholly unwelcome pests. To […]
Bed Bug Tips for College Students
Heading off to college is an exciting time for ambitious students. But college life comes with its fair share of challenges, not the least of which is dealing with bed bugs. These tiny, blood-sucking pests are becoming increasingly common on college campuses. They invade dorm rooms and common areas; apartments and laundry rooms. For students […]