The Frustrating Factors That Have Helped Bed Bugs Flourish
“Goodnight. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Despite bed bugs living among humans for eons, there was a point in time when these blood-sucking bugs were so rare in the United States that some Americans didn’t even know they existed. If you were one of these people, you may have once believed they […]
How Do You Kill Bed Bugs?
Few things give people the heebie-jeebies like the mention of bed bugs, and for good reason. Bed bugs are nasty little critters that suck our blood when we’re most vulnerable: in our bed, asleep, trying to sleep tight, trying not to let the bed bugs bite. In the past, bed bugs have been notoriously difficult […]
Bed Bugs: The Wrong Kind of Vacation Souvenirs
For some of us, summer is the time of year when vacation and travel peak. It brings adventure, excitement and, for some, the needed decompression from everyday life. Unfortunately for us it is via our regular travels that bed bugs often reach our homes. Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on the blood of […]
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Pests
Some ants protect their nests with their heads Aside from being able to carry objects 50 times their own body weight, ants display another behavior that is quite spectacular. head to protect its colony from unwanted guests. Ants use to live alongside the dinosaurs over 130 million years ago. Fossilized evidence of ants and other […]
Prevent Bed Bugs from Going Back to School
With the new school year upon us, college students are returning to campuses for the upcoming semester. Whether they are excited to see their roommates, or dread going back to such small living quarters, we understand that there is more to dorm life than simply sharing a room with a fellow peer. College dorms and […]
How to Avoid Bed Bugs while Traveling
As people begin to hit the road and embark on trips this summer, be on the lookout for bed bugs. A recent study conducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the University of Kentucky found that bed bug infestations are on the rise in many places. In fact, 80% of pest professionals surveyed […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Bed Bugs
How do you get bed bugs? It is uncommon to experience bed bugs in a single-family residence, so don’t be frightened by the recent hysteria. Bed bugs are more common in a high transient population, dorms and apartments. They are passed around from one infested home to the other. Although they are called “bed bugs,” […]
Bed Bugs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get bed bugs? It is uncommon to experience bed bugs in a single-family residence, so don’t be frightened by the recent hysteria. Bed bugs are more common in a high transient population, dorms and apartments. They are passed around from one infested home to the other. Although they are called “bed bugs,” […]
