Category: Bed Bugs

How to Check Your Hotel Rooms For BedBugs

Bedbugs (or bed bugs) are becoming an epidemic in hotel rooms throughout the United States. Larger cities, especially New York City are literally infested with them. Before staying in a hotel room for the night these days, it is best to spend five minutes and check the room for bedbugs. Some of the... more

What You Should Know About Bedbugs

A little about bedbugs The bed bugs are tiny creatures that reproduce rapidly, don’t die easily, and can go a year without feeding. Their flattened bodies help them hide in the cracks and crevices around the room and within furniture. There favorite hiding places include the bed frame, mattress... more
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Demand For Pest Control Up 70% In Chile

Rats, spiders and cockroaches thrive after earthquake An influx of rats and spiders after the earthquake have caused a boom in pet control business. Janice Wu, Santiago Times The number of pests in Chile has gone through the roof, causing up to 70 percent increased demand for pest control... more

The Challenge of Eliminating Bed Bugs

When it comes to bed bugs, don't go it alone. Bed bugs may in fact be the most challenging pest problem currently facing the pest control industry. There are many pests that homeowners may decide to try and control on their own but bed bugs should not be one of them. Even the most experienced pest... more

Life Cycle of A Bed Bug

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Carpet Beetles and You

Cockroaches, termites and bed bugs get a lot of press. However, carpet beetles should really join your most unwanted list. They can literally eat you out of house and home. Carpet beetles will eat just about anything,: carpets, furniture, lint, hair, garments, blankets, pet food, animal nests,... more

How To Check for Bed Bugs

Ready to inspect your home for bedbugs? 1. With the lights off and starting with the area closest to the bed, visually inspect using a good, strong flashlight. Check the mattress and pillow seams thoroughly. 2. Check for dark brown or reddish blood spots from the bed bug fecal droppings on all... more