Category: Bed Bug Inspection info

Understanding Different Bed Bug Treatments – Heat vs. Insecticides

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

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

How to Avoid Bed Bugs in Your College Dorm Bed bugs in you 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

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 […]

The Pitfalls of DIY Bed Bug Treatments

The Pitfalls of DIY Bed Bug Treatments

If you walk into any hardware store or big box retailer in America you’ll find an aisle dedicated to do-it-yourself pest control. The shelves will be filled with row upon row of insecticides, pesticides, traps and repellants. Depending on where you live you’ll probably also find a smaller, though no less impressive, selection of all […]

How to Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs with You When You Move

How to Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs with You When You Move

If you’ve ever had the misfortune of experiencing a fully-fledged bed bug invasion than you know just how intrusive these blood-sucking little creatures can be. They will, quite literally, get into everything you own. Not just the beds and carpets, but your furniture, clothing and other personal belongings as well. It’s one of the main […]

A Short Guide to Finding a Bed Bug Free Apartment

A Short Guide to Finding a Bed Bug Free Apartment

Finding the perfect apartment can be a real challenge and, frankly, there’s a lot to consider before you put pen to paper and sign that lease. First off, you have to think about the location. Is your potential new flat close to work? Is it in a walkable area, or are you going to need […]

How to Protect Your Home from Bed Bugs – Basic Tips to Prevent an Invasion

How to Protect Your Home from Bed Bugs – Basic Tips to Prevent an Invasion

According to the old adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.” This is especially true when it comes to dealing with bed bugs. These blood sucking parasites can be extremely difficult to eliminate once they’ve staked a claim to a property, and unfortunately it doesn’t take much for them to gain […]

What You Need to Know About Bed Bugs and Your Pets

What You Need to Know About Bed Bugs and Your Pets

We are a nation of animal lovers. If there’s any doubt in that we need only look at the most recent statistics. According to the latest census, 68% of US households have at least one pet. That’s nearly 85 million families. Whether it’s a cat or a dog, a parrot or an iguana, Americans love […]