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Holiday Bed Bug Infestations Now Turning Up
1/24/14
The holidays have been over for a while now and life has gotten back to its normal routine. But if you did find yourself traveling over the holidays you may be just starting to notice some uninvited visitors in your home. If bed bugs have hitchhiked their way home with you after a holiday visit you may just be starting to notice the infestation in your home. While bed bugs do breed very quickly it…Read More
Raccoons, Spiders, and Bed Bugs, Oh My!
1/17/14
Winter time can be rough on everybody with high heating costs, snow to contend with, and freezing temperatures. Everybody does their best to make sure their home is winterized and that their family is warm all while trying to save as much money as possible. And believe it or not winter pests are trying to do the exact same things, which is why as homeowners we have to be extremely vigilant and…Read More
Florida Heat Kills Bed Bugs
1/14/14
As a resident of Florida you are no stranger to bugs and heat; in fact one type of pest that is still causing major problems for home and business owners alike is the bed bug. Bed bugs are a problem all across the country but especially for places like Florida where there is a high level of visitors constantly coming and going.Read More
4 Tips For A Bed Bug Free Year
1/5/14
It is the start of a new year and many people have made resolutions and goals to make this year their best year yet. One goal that may not be at the top of your list (but probably should be) is to make sure your home remains bed bug free in 2014. With bed bugs still a major problem all across the country, this goal may seem easier said than done. But rest assured, with some quality professional…Read More
Prepare For A Bed Bug Free New Year
12/30/13
Are you worried that you will be one of the many victims to bed bugs this year? With all the talk in the media and all the threats of getting bed bugs bites in a hotel or even now in a movie theater, it can seem daunting that anywhere you go, bed bugs will follow. It is true that bed bugs can be anywhere people are but the good news is that if you are proactive, you can help to prevent bringing…Read More
Wisconsin Pest Control Pros On Bed Bug Free Travel
12/20/13
The holiday season is the time of year when families get together, sometimes traveling great distances to enjoy spending time together. Traveling during the holidays can be full of unforeseen events from flights being grounded due to inclement weather conditions or accidents on roads leading to detours and delays. One unexpected thing that can happen during the holiday season is the arrival of bed…Read More
How To Prevent A Bed Bug Infested Holiday Season
12/12/13
During the busy holiday season many people are doing a lot of traveling to visit family and friends, and while holiday travel can be fun, it unfortunately can cause you and your family to come into contact with bed bugs. Bed bugs are still a big problem all across the country and therefore there is a need to be vigilant against them while you are traveling and staying in places with a high level…Read More
Bed Bugs Gearing Up For A Busy Holiday Season
11/21/13
The holiday season is well known for the increase in people traveling around the country. But there are other species that travel more this season as well, bed bugs! These pesky little blood sucking critters get around incredibly easily, using us as their mode of transportation. What happens is that bed bugs jump onto our clothing, bags, or other items and then settle into the places we reside.Read More
Leave Bed Bugs Out Of Your Holiday Plans
11/20/13
Holiday season, for many families in America, could just as easily be called “travel season” or “house guest season”. It is the time of year when many people travel far and wide to spend time with loved ones. But you could just as easily refer to is as “bed bug season”! This is the time of year when bed bug infestations really rise all across the country.Read More
Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Pest Free Through the Holiday Season With Visitors
11/16/13
The holiday season is the time of year to celebrate, spend time with your loved ones and relax. However, when unforeseen circumstances arise so can your stress level! Pest issues are definitely a problem that can quickly diminish your holiday spirit! Don’t panic though! There are some steps you can take to better protect your home from unwanted insects and rodents that will help keep the…Read More
Bed Bugs In Tampa: Finding And Eliminating Them
11/15/13
Bed bugs have been and still are a huge problem for travelers and homeowners all across the country. Bed bugs are found in areas that have large amounts of constantly changing human traffic. Hotels, hospitals, airports, movie theaters, libraries and shopping centers are all areas where bed bugs can be picked up and brought back into your home.Read More
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Tips to Avoid Bringing Bed Bugs Home
11/14/13
The holidays are times for celebration and family gatherings, not the time of year to deal with problem pests. Try as we might to avoid them, pests are invasive and they will do anything to locate a source of food, shelter or water. Bed bugs are one of the most rapidly rising pest problems throughout the world.Read More
How To Prevent A Bed Bug Infestation In Your Home
11/7/13
Bed bugs have been in the news for the past few years and their spotlight has not faded! Bed bugs are still problematic for homeowners and residents of apartment buildings. These parasitic insects feed on the blood of mammals. Adult bed bugs are a reddish brown color and are about the size and shape of an apple seed; flat and oval in appearance. The nymphs are a smaller version of the adult bed…Read More
Bed Bugs Travel With Honolulu Vacationers
11/6/13
The Hawaiian Islands are one of the top destinations for travelers, especially over the holidays. The warm temperatures, picturesque landscape, and Hawaiian culture draw thousands upon millions of travelers each year from all over the world. But when vacationers come, so can unwanted pests such as bed bugs.Read More
Simple Tips To Prevent Bed Bugs in Florida
10/30/13
All around America, bed bug infestations are on the rise. And unfortunately, with the large amounts of tourist traveling activity, Tampa and surrounding areas in Northern Florida are particularly at risk. One of the biggest reasons why bed bugs are an increasing problem is the ease with which they travel; literally hitching a ride on one person, jumping off, and hitching a ride with someone else.…Read More
Bed Bug Prevention Tips For Colorado Residents
10/28/13
In Colorado as well as throughout the country, bed bugs are a problem. These tiny flat and oval shaped insects are known for feeding on people’s blood while they sleep. Although they can be found around beds as their name suggests, they can be found in other places inside a home and business as well. These pests may enter your home by attaching themselves to your clothing or to your luggage…Read More
WV Pest Control Pros On How To Stay Bed Bug Free
9/27/13
While the talk of bed bugs may have died down a bit in the news and in other media, bed bugs themselves have not. These pests are still a major problem all across the country including in West Virginia, they are still heavily invading homes, hotels, motels, movie theaters, libraries, and other areas where there is a high level of human traffic. A small parasitic insect, they are approximately ¼…Read More
Your Bed Bug Travel Questions Answered
9/25/13
Bed bugs are a parasitic pest present in places where there is a lot of human traffic. Since they cannot jump or fly, bed bugs rely on traveling on their hosts from location to location. Hotels, motels and similar places have high incidences of bed bug infestations since so many people from so many different areas across the country travel through them. Many travelers have similar questions and…Read More
FAQs On Bed Bugs
9/24/13
Bed bugs are a pest that everyone has heard about and that no one wants in their home. These blood sucking pests can affect anyone and can be found anywhere, especially in places with a high amount of human travel and activity. And while bed bugs often make headlines, many people still may not understand what exactly they are, how they behave and how to protect themselves from these critters. Five…Read More
Bed Bugs… Coming To A Dorm Near You
9/12/13
Most people know that bed bugs are a problem in hotels, motels and homes, but it is important to remember especially this time of year that bed bugs can also be a real problem in colleges and dorms. There are a lot of people coming and going each day, professors, students, employees and visitors just to name a few giving bed bugs ample opportunity to make it onto a college campus. Bed bugs do not…Read More
Portland Pest Control Pros On Bed Bug Eggs
8/30/13
Did you know that bed bug control isn’t all about finding bed bugs? Locating bed bug eggs can be just as important, because they will eventually become full grown bed bugs. In commercial facilities, especially hotels and other areas with high turnover rates, bed bugs and their eggs tend to get around. Bed bugs will hide inside personal belongings and then crawl to the nearest bed, bedside table…Read More
Jacksonville Pest Control Pros On Bed Bug Treatments
8/30/13
FACT: Florida is hot, especially in the summer time. FACT: Bed bugs and their eggs can be killed by heat. FACT: The hot summer temperatures in Florida are NOT hot enough to kill bed bugs! This is both a good thing and a bad thing- if the temps in the state were hot enough to kill bed bugs, they would be greater than 120°F. Folks living in Florida definitely have a high heat tolerance, but no…Read More
Bed Bugs Infest More Than Just Beds
8/26/13
Let’s say you have bed bugs inside your home. You haven’t seen any of the bugs themselves, but you have been getting mysterious little red bites on your skin and with all the media and excitement in the press about these pests, you now suspect you may have bed bugs. Do you know where to look for bed bugs? Most people would expect to find them near the bed, but despite being called ‘bed…Read More
Back To College: Tips To Prevent A Dorm Room Bed Bug Infestation
8/14/13
It is the time of year again when millions of students will be packing up their things and moving into dorm rooms; this unfortunately means that bed bugs could also be doing to the same in dorms across the U.S. including Washington D.C.Read More
Bed Bug Control: What Not To Do
8/13/13
By now everyone knows that bed bugs have become a problem in hotels, airports, homes, apartment buildings and other places all across the country including in Fort Collins and throughout Colorado. Because of how widespread they are there is a lot of good information on what to do if bed bugs do make their way into your home; however along with tips there is some information out there that is not…Read More
Getting Rid of Bed Bugs: What Not To Do
8/9/13
Bed bugs are a common problem for homeowners all across the country; they can be picked up and be brought into your home from anywhere that large groups of people come together including hotels, movie theaters, libraries, airports, and dormitories. Because they are so widespread it is impossible to fully protect your home from an infestation and while you may be tempted to treat bed bugs on your…Read More
What Are The Signs Of Bed Bugs?
8/6/13
Bed bugs are invasive pests that can cause you a great deal of grief, frustration, stress and having them inside your home or business can cause you to lose many nights’ sleep. So before you have a bed bug infestation inside your home, learn to recognize the signs of these pests so that you don’t pick them up while out travelling and if you do have them at home, you can catch the problem…Read More
Why Do Bed Bug Infestations Increase In The Summer?
7/22/13
Bed bugs are a problem in the summer; actually, bed bugs are a problem all year long, but it has been noted that in the summer, instances of bed bug infestations rise significantly. The 2013 Bugs Without Borders Survey from PestWorld.org notes that “more than half of [pest professionals] who notice a seasonal difference receive more calls during the summer”. This means that pest control…Read More
Summer Travel Tips To Help Prevent Bringing Home Bed Bugs
6/18/13
A summer vacation is what many people look forward to all year long, but with the increase in the number of bed bug outbreaks across the country you may be a little nervous to travel for fear of bringing bed bugs back home with you. And while this is a valid concern because hotels and other commercial lodgings can be hot spots for bed bug activity, there are many steps that you can take before,…Read More
Bed Bug Detection And Elimination Options From Pest Control Companies
6/15/13
Because bed bugs seem to be in the news a lot lately, people throughout the US have been looking for new and effective ways to detect bed bug problems as well as eliminate them. There have been several bed bug detection breakthroughs in the last few years, as instances of bed bugs in both commercial facilities and inside homes have sky-rocketed. Because these pests have become a serious…Read More
Bed Bug Prevention Tips For Your Summer Vacation
6/13/13
The summer has finally arrived and with the kids out of school, now is the time to pack your bags and head out for a much deserved summer vacation. But before you get too far in the planning and packing, our KS exterminators want to remind you that bed bugs are on high alert through the summer as more and more people jet set to their favorite vacation destinations.Read More