Health Threats by Bedbugs
Bed Bugs: A Public Health Issue Bed bugs are a public health pest. While bed bugs have not been shown to transmit disease, they do cause a variety of negative physical health, mental health and economic consequences. Some of these effects include: Allergic reactions to their bites, which can be severe. Effects ranging from no […]
10 Bedbug Myths For your day
Once a pest of the past, bedbugs now infest every state in the U.S.. Cimex lectularius—small, flattened insects that feed solely on mammalian and avian blood—have been living with humans since ancient times. Abundant in the U.S. prior to World War II, bedbugs all but vanished during the 1940s and ’50s thanks to improvements in hygiene […]
Don’t let the Bedbugs Bite
Bed bug inspection There is an overwhelming amount of information on how best to detect and monitor bed bugs – in and amongst the mix of DIY solutions, suggestions from friends, myths and urban legends, a clear solution can be difficult to find. Entomologists, pest control experts, and homeowners all agree on one though – […]
Bedbugs- a How To guide
How to Get Rid of Bedbugs • Identify • Contain • Preparation • Kill • Monitor • Retreat • Professional help • Prevention Removing bedbugs Bedbugs measure just 5 millimeters across—smaller than a pencil eraser. These bugs are smart, tough, and they reproduce quickly. Bedbugs know where to hide to avoid detection, they can live […]