Bed Bugs are equal opportunity pests and do not discriminate in terms of race, class, status or income level. If you suspect you have them, we'd like you to call us immediately and you may take these initial precautions:
Launder dirty linens in hot wash followed by hot dry cycle
Run all other... more
Category: Bed Bugs
Hexbug: One Our Our Favorite Games and Favorite Ways To Unwind
All work and no play make us very dull indeed.
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Why Are Bed Bugs So Prevalent Today?
1. DDT use after WWII reduced bedbug populations--DDT now banned
2. Tourism
3. International travel move prevalent today--leisure, business, student, military
4. Low impact pest control methods
5. Buying used items from yard sales, internet,... more
Bedbugs: Why Are They So Prevalent Today?
Widespread use of DDT after WWII reduced bedbug populations--at a... more
KNOW YOUR BED BUG!
During WWII, playing cards were distributed to soldiers and civilians alike that
depicted silhouettes of various enemy planes. The goal was to enable early detection and eradication of enemy warplanes. We are applying the same rationale to educate you and other professional pest control managers... more
Bed Bugs: More "Just the Facts, Ma'am"
Bed Bugs:
Are nocturnal
Use cryptic harborages
Very small and elusive
Can detect and avoid many chemicals, including cleaning agents, synthetic pyrethroids,
Are often difficult to control.
Complete elimination of an established bed bug population is nearly impossible to accomplish in a single... more
Bed Bug Bites: "Just the Facts Ma'am"
Bites are small white, hard & swollen welts that can itch severely. Can become infected due to itching.
Science has not found bedbugs to be disease carriers.
They have been accused in the transmission of over 25 diseases.
They suck blood with piercing mouthparts that contain two stylets. One... more
Unfortunately, They Let the Bed Bugs Bite
What bed bug bites looks like. Bed Bugs are equal opportunity parasites and do not discriminate between men, women, religion, race, political affiliation or social... more
Bed Bugs: What They Lack In Size, They Make Up In Speed. And They Can Really Go The Distance.
Nocturnal & feed at night--“shy” behavior during day
Feed only on blood & humans are the principle source
Period required for blood meal is 3-15 minutes
Bedbugs can take up to 6x their body weight in blood
Typically fast moving & found near host
Cements eggs into cracks &... more