No parent wants to discover that they and their children are sharing their home with a hungry colony of bed bugs. Unfortunately, bed bug infestations are becoming increasingly common, and families all over the country are waking up to find that their homes have become host to an invading force of these blood sucking little […]
Scott Palatnik
The Gray Lady Has Bed Bugs – New York Times Infested
I think it’s probably safe to say that most newspapers would prefer to merely print the news rather than make the news. Unfortunately, there are times when the news outlet becomes the headline. That’s just what happened earlier this month when the New York Times sent out an alert that bed bugs had been found […]
Are Bed Bugs Ruining Your Weekly Workout?
It seems like everyone is trying to keep fit these days. We’re all eating more sensibly, watching our carbs, and hitting the gym as often as possible. It’s a healthy trend (if you’ll pardon the pun) and one that’s well worth championing. However, hitting the gym is not without its hazards, and I’m not talking […]
Understanding Different Bed Bug Treatments – Heat vs. Insecticides
When you suspect your home of business has become host to a colony of bed bugs your first instinct should be to call in a professional. It’s the smart move, and is the first step to successfully dealing with what can obviously be a harrowing experience. Trying to battle bed bugs on your own is […]
New York City Ranks 2nd for Worst Bed Bug Infestations
There are some awards no one wants to win, and topping the list of bed bug infested cities in the US is one of them. A new report tracking the 50 most bed bug infested cities in the United States has just been released, and while New York City hasn’t hit the top spot it […]
Bed Bugs and Summer Camp – What Every Parent Needs to Know
The long hot days of summer are upon us, and it’s time to have some fun and make some memories. School’s out for the year and children everywhere are tossing aside their schoolbooks and are getting ready to head off to summer camp. It’s the annual adventure they’ve been looking forward to for months. A […]
How to Avoid Bed Bugs in Your College Dorm
College dorms are prime targets for bed bugs. Just think about it. You have students coming from all parts of the country, as well as from overseas, all of them settling into life away from home on the university campus. Before too long the dormitories are filled to capacity, with the student residents packed into […]
How to Prevent Bed Bug Infestations at the Office
Bed bugs are typically thought of as household pests, and the lion’s share of advice is targeted at preventing and eliminating bed bugs in the home. However, these blood-sucking creatures recognize very few boundaries when it comes to looking for new places to invade and fresh opportunities to feed. While they might prefer to set […]
Bed Bugs Once Walked with Dinosaurs
Every so often we like to dip into the ongoing news cycle and present our regular readers with stories that we hope they will find interesting. Typically, these stories involve high profile bed bug sightings that illustrate just how pervasive these parasites can be. This time, however, we have something a little different. This week […]
Louisiana Couple Sues Disney Over Bed Bug Attacks
Disney World is often referred to as the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’, and it attracts visitors from all over the globe. But a Louisiana family’s recent trip to the world’s most popular tourist attraction turned out to be less than cheery, leaving the trio covered in bed bug bites and with some very unwelcome traveling […]
