Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eliminate once they’ve infested your home. These parasitic insects can hide in a variety of places throughout your house, including mattresses, furnishings and clothing. One aspect of bed bug eradication that rarely gets the attention it deserves is handling infested laundry. Bed bug laundry services are now being offered […]
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Freezing Bed Bugs – Introducing Cryonite Treatment
Bed bugs are persistent pests. They infest our homes, our offices, and our public buildings. They bring nothing more than stress and discomfort to their unhappy hosts. Traditional bed bug control methods typically rely on the use of chemical pesticides. But using chemicals to control bed bug populations has some notable drawbacks. Pesticides can present […]
The Effectiveness of Heat Treatment for Bed Bug Infestations
Over the last several decades bed bugs have become a significant public health concern. No longer a pest of the past, they are enjoying a massive resurgence, infesting homes, hotels, and public buildings throughout the world. Chemical treatments, once the go-to for pest control services, face certain challenges when it comes to modern bed bug […]
7 Things Bed Bugs Love About Your Home
Bed bugs are notorious pests that infest our homes, businesses, and public buildings. They create havoc that results in emotional, physical, and financial distress. While they may be small in size these pests can cause massive problems once they establish themselves in household. Effective management of bed bug infestations begins with understanding some of the […]
How Does the Weather Impact Bed Bug Behavior?
As Spring gives way to Summer you may begin to notice a rise in reports of bed bug infestations. Like all of us bed bug behavior is greatly influenced by the change of seasons and infestation rates tend to fluctuate with changes in the weather. But exactly how does the weather impact bed bug behavior […]
Is UV Light an Effective Method for Bed Bug Control?
The battle against bed bugs has been going on for thousands of years. These blood-sucking pests are one of our oldest and most troublesome enemies. Throughout history we have looked for new and more effective methods of eliminating, or at least controlling, these invasive insects. One of the latest innovations in the battle against bed […]
The Hidden Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Bed Bug Treatments
The last several decades have seen a staggering increase in bed bug infestations, becoming a major nuisance for homeowners throughout the country. These tiny blood-sucking insects are formidable adversaries and it can be a mighty challenge to successfully eliminate them from an infested home. Faced with the discomfort and stigma associated with bed bug infestations, […]
Bed Bug Resurgence – Causes, Impact and Control
In recent years we’ve seen a dramatic resurgence of bed bugs throughout North America and around the world. These blood-sucking insects have plagued humans for centuries, but the last few decades have seen a marked increase in bed bug populations. The return of the lowly bed bug has prompted widespread concern among homeowners, business owners, […]
Bed Bugs and Storage Units – The Silent Intruder
Few household pests evoke the same levels of frustration and discomfort as the bed bug. They infest our homes, our businesses, and even our public spaces. But there is an often overlooked breeding ground for these blood-sucking parasites. The humble storage unit. Let’s look at the relationship between bed bugs and storage units including the […]
Bed Bugs and Pets – Risks, Treatment and Prevention
Pets are a vital part of the American household. They provide companionship, love and joy to families throughout the country. However, lurking beneath the cat blankets and nestled within the doggy beds an insidious threat often hides – bed bugs. These tiny blood-sucking parasites not only infest our homes, they can also pose a significant […]
