Heading off to college is an exciting time for ambitious students. But college life comes with its fair share of challenges, not the least of which is dealing with bed bugs. These tiny, blood-sucking pests are becoming increasingly common on college campuses. They invade dorm rooms and common areas; apartments and laundry rooms. For students […]
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7 Bed Bug Tips for Apartment Living
Apartment living offers convenience and community, but it also comes with shared walls, hallways, and common areas. All of which can add up to an increased risk of pest infestations – especially bed bugs. These bothersome pests have no respect for boundaries and can easily spread from on apartment to another through tiny cracks, plumbing […]
7 Reasons Your Business Needs Regular Bed Bug Inspections
Regular bed bug inspections are an important preventative measure that should be a part of every business’ pest control strategy. Bed bug infestations, left unchecked, can seriously impact a business’ reputation and financial stability. Routine bed bug inspections help to maintain a safe, comfortable, and profitable commercial environment for employees, customers, and clients, Let’s look […]
Freezing Bed Bugs – Introducing Cryonite Treatment
Bed bugs are persistent pests. They infest our homes, our offices, and our public buildings. They bring nothing more than stress and discomfort to their unhappy hosts. Traditional bed bug control methods typically rely on the use of chemical pesticides. But using chemicals to control bed bug populations has some notable drawbacks. Pesticides can present […]
Unwanted Passengers – Bed Bugs and Used Cars
There’s a lot to consider when buying a used car. You have to look at the mileage. You want to know about the automobile’s maintenance history and whether or not it’s been involved in any accidents. And of course you have to think about the price. Does the cost of the vehicle match up with […]
Bed Bug Sniffer Dogs: Meet Our Canine Detectives
The struggle against bed bugs is nothing new. Humans have been battling these pests for thousands of years. What is new is our recent allies in this ongoing battle. Bed bug sniffer dogs have become an indispensable asset in the business of bed bug detection and elimination. Their ability to hunt down these elusive pests […]
The Importance of Prompt Bed Bug Treatment
Few household pests evoke the same level of dread as bed bugs. They may be small but they can make a large, and unpleasant, impact on our lives. They disrupt our sleep, feed on our blood, cause us physical pain and discomfort, and can even trigger psychological distress. In short, they are one of the […]
Can Bed Bugs Impact Property Values?
Bed bugs, once considered the stuff of bed time stories, have made a staggering comeback over the last several decades. Infestations are on the rise across the country and no neighborhood is truly safe from the blood-sucking insects. When we talk of bed bug infestations the focus is typically, and understandably, on the impact the […]
Bed Bugs and International Travel
If you’ve been reading the news recently you’ve probably come across several stories about the recent bed bug invasion of France. The bed bug problem is so bad that some French hotels are losing as much as $1600 per day in lost bookings. Tourists are rethinking their holiday plans and giving a Paris and other […]
What Happens to Bed Bugs in the Fall?
As summer comes to a close the days are getting shorter and soon the chilly winds of autumn will be rolling in. But as we head into the colder months what does the change of season mean for bed bugs? Like all creatures bed bugs react to changes in the weather. Temperature, humidity, and even […]