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How to Check for Bed Bugs in your Home

How to Check for Bed Bugs in your Home

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Bed Bug Safety Tips When Using a Daycare Center

Bed Bug Safety Tips When Using a Daycare Center

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Where Do Bed Bugs Hide In The Winter?

Where Do Bed Bugs Hide In The Winter?

A number of animals are known to slumber in the winter, while others tend to slow or alter their normal activities.  This is because their bodies cannot adapt to the cold very well, so they find themselves feeling more sluggish than normal.  

This explains why it’s so hard to get rid of your relatives after Christmas dinner.

Many insects are the same way.  They are unable to cope as well in the…

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To the Cold, Bed Bugs Say 'Bite Me'

To the Cold, Bed Bugs Say ‘Bite Me’

Controlling bed bug infestations by freezing the pests may not be as effective as once thought, a new study suggests.

Researchers found the blood-sucking pests have a high cold tolerance, but they will eventually succumb to the cold after several days of exposure. To survive in cold environments, the bugs use “freeze-intolerant” strategies, such as lowering the freezing point of their bodily…

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Psychological Effects of Bed Bugs

Psychological Effects of Bed Bugs

When we think about the effects of crimes such as robberies and assaults, we don’t just think about the stolen property or the victims’ physical injuries.

We also consider the emotional consequences of these offenses, which often last longer and are thus much more difficult for victims to overcome.

While the aforementioned crimes are perpetrated by people, insects can be almost as…

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Why don’t I just use an all-natural bed bug spray? How about a bed bug repellent?

Why don’t I just use an all-natural bed bug spray? How about a bed bug repellent?

The verdict?

As most of us know, consumer products in general are not likely to be enough to help most people get rid of bed bugs in their homes.

Because bed bugs are so adept at hiding, and because any bugs you can target with a spray are going to just be the tip of the infestation, it really takes a pest control professional to get rid of the bugs.

Note: make sure you hire an experienced…

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How can I avoid bed bugs when traveling?

How can I avoid bed bugs when traveling?

Every traveler should learn about bed bugs. Always inspect before settling into any room. Pack a flashlight (even the key chain LED variety) and gloves to aid in your inspection. The inspection should focus around the bed. Start with the headboard, which is usually held on the wall with brackets—lift up 1 – 2 inches, then lean the top away from the wall to gain access to the back. If you’re…

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How to Help Make Your Bed Room Bed Bug Free There are a lot of products in the market that claim to kill bed bugs or trap them.

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Bed Bug Safety Tips When Flying

Travel is the most common way bed bugs are spread. Don’t leave your safety up in the air!

Take some simple steps to protect yourself and your family from these blood sucking bed bugs!

Tips to protect against bed bugs when flying:

When making flight reservations, ask the airline representative what steps they take to keep bed bugs out of their passenger areas.

Personally inspect your seating…

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Effects of Weather and Climate on Bed bugs

Effects of Weather and Climate on Bed bugs

Throughout history, the climate range of bed bugs used to be more prominent in the temperate regions or warmer regions.

In the past, records throughout the 11-19th centuries showed that bed bugs used to be a seasonal pest of humans.

In the winters, the bed bugs were unable to stay warm during travel and even in homes.

An increase in bed bug activity came with modern heating systems.

The…

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It’s that time of year again!

It’s that time of year again!

Holiday parties abound and it’s always nice to visit family and friends. Good company, good food – good times! But, there’s a visitor you don’t want – bed bugs.

They’re just about everywhere now, including the homes of people you visit. Here are some good suggestions on avoiding them tactfully

Bedbug tips when visiting: Make sure you encase all your suitcases with large, clear plastic Bug Zip Bags

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Education is the Key to Preventing Bed Bugs

Anyone can be affected by bed bugs in their home, regardless of their income or geographical location.

Top entomologists agreed that education about what a bed bug is, how to spot it and how to avoid bringing it into the home are the most critical tools in prevention. Avoid bringing bed bugs home by being very careful of what you carry into your house.

If you use diligence while traveling,…

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Be a Savvy Traveler: Avoid Bed Bugs on Public Transportation

Could the seemingly innocent act of using public transportation end in a full blown bed bug infestation in your home? Unfortunately, it is possible.

Despite their name, bed bugs will infest any area that allows them access to a blood meal. And busy taxis, trains, buses, planes and other means of transportation certainly provide regular opportunity for a bed bug to find a host.

According to a…

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Controlling Bed Bugs in a Hospital Setting

Encountering a bed bug infestation in a hospital is not uncommon. According to a survey of 4,500 Pest Management Professionals conducted in 2010, 31% of them reported bed bug infestations in hospitals, up from 12% a year ago.

A hospital, with the constant flux of patients, employees, staff and visitors offers many opportunities for the introduction of bed bugs. Hospitals care for large numbers…

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Six Action Steps to Prevent Bed Bug Infestations in Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilities

Assisted living and nursing home facilities often pose a difficult scenario in the control and prevention of bed bugs. An outbreak can leave a permanent scar on the home’s reputation. No person wants their loved ones, who may already be sick and ailing, to be subjected to the indignity and mental anguish of bed bug bites.

With a consistent staff and management teams, nursing homes have more…

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If you think you have bed bugs, here are some dos and don’ts (Part 2 of Two Parts)

If you think you have bed bugs, here are some dos and don’ts (Part 2 of Two Parts)

Don’t start bagging everything you own. With the exception of washed and dried clothing (according to specific instructions from your pest control operator) do not seal up everything you own in bags. Some PCOs will want you to inspect, vacuum, and seal all your possessions in bags. Most won’t. Following their advice is crucial, since they know what they’re using on your problem. If you decide to…

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If you think you have bed bugs, here are some dos and don’ts (Part 1 of Two Parts)

If you think you may have bed bugs, these are the essential dos and don’ts.

If you suspect there are bed bugs where you sleep, don’t begin sleeping in another bed, on the sofa. Do not go to stay with someone else. The bugs may follow you to your guest room or sofa, and then it will be much harder to get rid of them. They may hitch a ride to your relative’s home, and you can cause them to become…

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