It’s no secret that bed bug infestations are on the rise. These blood-sucking parasites have made a full-throttled return to our shores, and bed bug activity is plaguing families throughout the country. These biting insects make no allowances for taste or decorum and are as likely to invade a modest suburban home as they are […]
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Can Bed Bugs Come Back after a Professional Treatment?
Once your professional bed bug treatment has been completed, and the infestation has been fully eradicated, you should be able to rest assured that your nightmare is over. The blood-sucking pests have been beaten back, and the invasion is at an end. From here on out, your worries are over and you’ll never have to […]
Tips for Avoiding Bed Bugs this Holiday Season
Halloween is over, the weather is turning, and the clocks are all falling back. As the days begin to grow shorter and the temperature starts to dip it’s a clear sign that the holiday season is once more upon us. It’s time for family celebrations, office parties, and time well spent in the company of […]
Fall Weather and Bed Bugs
Fall is here, and soon the weather will be turning. Days will be getting shorter and cooler air will soon be gliding in from the north. It’s just about time to get the heavy blankets out of storage and drag those cold weather sweaters out from the back of the closet. Summer is in retreat […]
How to Tell the Difference between a Bed Bug Bite and a Mosquito Bite
I was chatting with an old friend over the weekend. She’s living out of state now, and has just moved into a new apartment. It’s an older building, an early 1900s mansion that’s been turned into flats. She had fallen in love with the place, at least until she started talking to some of her […]
What All Parents Need to Know About Toddlers and Bed Bug Bites
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
