Garage sales – like pool parties and backyard barbecues – are a sure sigh that summer is here. As the days grow longer and temperatures start to climb car-ports and garages fill up with bargains. It’s a good opportunity for people to clear out their houses, get rid of some of the clutter, and make […]
Scott Palatnik
10 Tips for Avoiding Bed Bugs on Summer Vacation by Your Trusted Bug Exterminators
The long hot days of summer are here again. School’s out and it’s time to pack up the kids and head out for summer vacation. It’s the time of year we all look forward to. A few weeks where we can set aside our responsibilities and just have some fun. Whatever your destination this year […]
Why Do Bed Bugs Only Bite Me?!
It’s a common question in households struggling with a bed bug infestation. Sometimes it seems like these pests will target certain family members, singling them out for special attention. While some people in the household may escape relatively unscathed, others will suffer repeated attacks from these blood-sucking pests. It’s an all too common scenario, and […]
Tips to Protect Your Kids from Bed Bugs at Summer Camp
It’s that time of year again. School’s out, the heat is coming on, and summer camps are filling up with excited campers. For a week or two kids can forget about homework and classes and concentrate on the great outdoors. A little hiking, a little swimming, and the chance to make some lasting memories. It […]
Can New Furniture Have Bed Bugs?
We’ve talked before about the dangers of buying second hand. Used clothing and furniture always comes with the risk of hidden pests. Many’s the budget purchase that’s been tarnished by bed bugs. That’s why we always advise people to be careful when buying second hand. And we always suggest you carefully inspect your purchases before […]
5 Ways Bed Bug Infestations Can Impact Your Health & What to Do
Bed bugs are more than simply pests. A full scale infestation can be both financially and emotionally traumatic. Which is why it’s so important to catch bed bug invasions early and start treatment as soon as possible. The longer you wait the greater the potential for damage to your home, your happiness and, yes, your […]
Do Bed Bug Traps Actually Work?
There was a time, not too long ago, when bed bugs were the stuff of childhood rhymes. “Goodnight and don’t let the bed bugs bite” was whispered at bedtime all over the country. But these troublesome pests have made a major return to our homes and bedrooms. So much so that even mentioning the beasts […]
Moving? Don’t Bring the Bed Bugs with You!
The question of moving to escape a bed bug infestation is complicated. First of all, moving house to avoid any pest is an extreme reaction. Especially if you own your own home. And let’s be real here – most of us can’t afford to just pull up stakes and move whenever the mood strikes us. […]
Second-Hand Furniture, Bed Bugs and You
I was chatting with a friend the other day. She manages a number of rental properties. A combination of commercial and residential units. One of them is a quadplex located in a small neighboring college town. She tends to rent to a lot of students who don’t want to live in the dorms. It’s a […]
DIY Bed Bug Repellants – How to Keep the Bed Bugs from Biting
The first thing you do (hopefully) when you find bed bugs in your home is to call in a professional exterminator. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – the sooner you take action the sooner you can get back to a bed bug free life. But bed bug removal does take time. […]
