How to Prevent & Control Bed Bugs The truth is bed bugs can be an itchy topic. Bed bugs have been dining on humankind since ancient times, but they have made a bigger comeback than ever. According to research at the Mayo Clinic, bed bugs had been eradicated with the help of a pesticide known as DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)1. Today, DDT use has been banned in the US since it was found to be extremely harmful to...more
The Truth About Bed Bugs Some people enjoy sleeping alone, but sometimes it's unavoidable or unwanted. Several members of the Cimicidae family have moved into the comfort of many homes across the U.S. and into their beds and other comfortable places. Cimex lectularius, also known as the bed bug, is a parasitical bug that is mainly associated with humans, birds and bats. Although bed bugs parasitize with these different...more
Bed Bugs at the Office Bed bugs, bed bugs, bed bugs; just hearing the words make people itchy!Even so, bed bugs continue to dominate the media with reports of them infesting everywhere from movie theaters to retailers, and yes; even possibly your place of business.Bed bugs at work are usually introduced by an employee with an infestation in their home or can also be brought in by office visitors, vendors or maintenance staff.Since they're great hitchhikers, they can easily transfer to the workplace on purses, backpacks, briefcases, clothes, shoes, and even books.Bed bug behavior changes when they're introduced into an office environment.Bed Bugs: Home vs. OfficeHome• Bed bugs concentrate around sleeping and resting areas. • Bed bugs feed, mate, and populations increase primarily though reproduction. • Populations can increase to high numbers. • Bed bugs are active and feed at night.Office• Bed bugs wander and spread into less predictable locations. • Populations tend to grow slowly, primarily through new introductions. • The total number of bed bugs is typically lower. • Bed bugs are usually active at night in the beginning but, since they typically...more
Stink Bugs In Pittsburgh If you have stink bugs in Pittsburgh then you understand the frustrations that come with these nuisances. Not only do they smell awful, but they seem to be everywhere, and watching what you are doing. You can't even go to the bathroom without finding one on your toilet paper roll.The first questions that...more
Bed Bugs Are Back And Stronger Than Ever: How To Get Rid Of Them So, what brought about this strange bed bug 'come-back'? There are two main schools of thought regarding why bed bugs are coming back in great numbers. One of them is the increase in the number travellers and immigrants who stay in motels and unknowingly bring these...more
No More Bed Bugs And Dust Mites: Get A Bed Bug Mattress Covers For Less Nothing is more uncomfortable than to wake up in the middle of the night riddled with bug bites and irritated skin. There is a way you can protect yourself from the assault of pests each night. Shop online to choose from high quality dust mite covers that will protect you night after night. Browse the complete selection to find the material and style that fits your sleep habits and style the best. It's all about comfort. Protect yourself and sleep in complete comfort all night—safe and sound.Dust Mite Covers for PetsYour furry companions need love and protection too. Dust mites don't discriminate, they'll make their way to your pet and cause irritation and sleep disturbances. Protect your pets by placing dust mite covers over their beds. Beds can be a place where mites and other pesky bugs breed and flourish. All you have to do to safeguard your animal is cover the bedding with a secure cover and lock bugs in and away from pets. Don't worry about inflammation and excessive scratching again. Eliminate the irritating at the source. Our covers lock bed bugs into the space they inhabit and there is...more
Keeping Bugs Out of Your Back Yard - The Natural Way is Usually the Best Here are some common sense tips you can use to keep some common insects away from your yard. Most of these tips do not require the purchase of chemicals of fancy...more
Intro to Bed Bugs Bed bug info 101...sound like your back in college taking a prerequisite course right? Well today's lesson will be a quick overview of the bed bug and why it is sweeping the globe and infesting hotels, homes,...more
Bugs And Rodents Need Experts To See Them Off There is one thing about houses and premises in general that people forget to cater for when they are working out how much the maintenance costs will be. No matter what the house is made...more
Kill Bed Bugs with Bed Bugs Steamers in Commercial and Residential Areas Bed bugs removal is big business; everyone from individual homeowners to large hotel chains is hiring experts to remove these pests from their premises. One of...more
Bed Bugs Can be Killed with Steam – But Make Sure Your machine is Up To The Job Bed bugs can be transferred to your home really easily – from the office, the theatre, a hotel or public transport. Despite their name the bugs will...more
Detecting and Eliminating Bedbugs in Austin Bedbugs are some of the most common pests in Austin and can turn out to be very harmful, especially if they go unnoticed for a long period of time. While they go unnoticed, they are biting...more