I think I can speak for all of us when I say that the very thought of sharing our homes with bed bugs sends shivers down the spine. No one, and I do mean no one, wants these loathsome parasites anywhere near their homes and families. So, if you see any of the tell-tale signs […]
Scott Palatnik
The Most Shocking Bed Bug Stories of 2018
Every month we like to highlight recent news stories that illustrate just how much of a problem bed bugs have become for communities across the country. You might think it would be difficult finding news stories to fit the bill, but nothing could be further from the truth. It seems like every few weeks there’s […]
Where Did These Blasted Bed Bugs Come From Anyway?!
If there’s one thing everyone can agree on it’s that bed bugs have no place in our homes and offices. No one want to share their space with these miniature vampires. Still, more and more people are falling prey to these revolting pests, and it’s becoming clear that they can turn up just about anywhere. […]
The Return of the Bed Bug – Why Are These Pests Making Such a Huge Comeback
For more than half a century the United States, and most of the developed world, has been largely free of bed bugs. Generations have grown up without having any real experience with these blood sucking parasites. It’s been so long since bed bugs were a national concern that children raised in the US could be […]
Couple Claims they Got Bed Bugs from Florida Mall
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – bed bugs will turn up in the most surprising places. This news item out of Florida helps to prove our point. The story made national headlines, and it helps to illustrate just how wide spread the current bed bug problem has become. In November, shoppers […]
Are You and Your Family Safe from Bed Bugs in Winter?
As old man winter begins to stride across the state, the time has come once again to fire up the furnace and unpack the family’s winter clothes. With wind chills dipping into the single digits it would be nice to think that there would at least be a trade off of sorts – a few […]
How to Keep Bed Bugs Out of Your Apartment
What does all of this have to do with bed bugs and pest control? Well, people living in apartments and multi-unit highrises face some unique challenges when it comes to pests. Living in close proximity to other families can often make it harder to avoid an invasion of bed bugs, and when a colony sets […]
New York’s Worst Neighborhoods for Bed Bugs
A recent New York Times article takes a closer look at bed bug violations throughout New York City’s neighborhoods. The good news is, violations appear to be down across the board. The bad news is, there’s still a lot of work to be done. NYC Bed Bug Data Data collected over the last five years […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Bed Bugs in Second Hand Furniture
Everyone loves a bargain. Especially when it comes to furniture shopping. And there are always some good deals to be had if you know where to look. Seasoned bargain hunters can usually find some real treasures shopping the weekend garage sales or visiting the occasional estate auction. More tech savvy shoppers might take advantage of […]
Bed Bug Bites – How to Spot Them and How to Treat Them
Bed bugs are notoriously small and evasive pests. They lurk in carpets and crevices, hide in mattresses and bed linen, venturing forth at night to feed on unsuspecting sleepers. Any home can become infested with a colony of bed bugs. These nasty little parasites make no distinction between the rich or the poor and are […]