Bed bugs are becoming a larger problem in many places, and you have probably dealt with them at least once. Here are seven ways to prevent them and hold them off until you can call a pest control specialist to wipe them out for good. Change Your Bedsheets Every Three Days Make sure that you change your bedsheets at least … Read More
Bedbugs are More Common Than You Think
The use of DDT, before it was banned, nearly succeeded in eradicating bedbugs in the United States during the 1940s. Unfortunately, that chemical may have also been partially responsible for the bedbug developing an increased resistance to insecticides, which has resulted in a resurgence of the seemingly omnipresent pest. Increasingly, bedbugs are being reported all over the country. They hide … Read More
Prevent Fleas and Ticks from Entering Your Home
There is nothing worse than a flea or tick infestation of your home. These disease carrying parasites spread illness by latching onto skin and feeding off blood. Severe flea and tick infestations can cause anemia in smaller animals, and fleas can also spread cat-scratch fever, typhus and the plague to humans, while ticks are the transmitter of Lyme disease. As … Read More
When You Should Call an Exterminator for Bed Bugs
Many people are horrified when they see bed bugs in their home, and for good reason. Not only can bed bugs cause itching and loss of sleep due to their bites, but they can also be incredibly difficult to get rid of. If you suspect you have bed bugs in your home, here are a few reasons why you should … Read More
How to Prevent and Control Bed Bug Problems in the Home
Bed Bug Control in Houston – How to Prevent Dealing with bed bugs is frustrating and many people are not aware they have them until it is too late. Homeowners would be wise to contact the professionals for bed bug control in Houston if they have a suspicion. This pest was common in the early part of the 20th century, … Read More
Controlling Bedbugs Properly in Las Vegas, NV
Every year millions of people flood Las Vegas to see the sights, catch a few shows, and, hopefully to strike it rich. In 2015 alone, more than 40 million people visited Sin City with the hopes of taking home a big win. What no one wanted to take home was bed bugs. How Bed Bugs Travel Unfortunately, when people are … Read More
Do I Have Bed Bugs?
That little saying “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite” that mom or dad used to say, making you giggle as you crawled into bed is no longer funny. Incorrectly considered a problem of just the poor or unclean, the problem of bed bugs in the United States also spans to affluent neighborhoods and top-rated facilities. How … Read More
Differences Between Bed Bug Bites & Common Insect Bites
Waking up itchy from a bug bite is a common fear we all share since we don’t know what was behind the irritation. Thankfully, we’re going to cover some common bug bites so you can identify what it was (and how to take further action). With this being said, here’s a look at the difference between bed bug bites and common insect bites. Mosquito Bites … Read More
Bed Bugs Heat Treatment
Bed bugs can quickly become a costly nightmare if not handled appropriately. However, methods of extermination have been created to eliminate the problem quickly – and efficiently – without prolonged sleep loss due to bed bug occupancy. With this being said, we’re providing excellent information regarding heat treatment and bed bug extermination that not only saves you money, but allows … Read More
How to Know if Your Home Has Bed Bugs
The only way to know if you have bed bugs is if you see the actual bedbugs themselves. While bite-marks may also indicate that you have suffered a long dreadful night of being the meal of an insect, do not automatically think that the bites you suffered came from bed bugs. There may be so many explanations about how you … Read More