Don’t hire the wrong bed bug dog! That’s right, they’re not fake dogs, but THEY ARE not professionally trained bed bug sniffing dogs. Here’s an example: A Tail of Two Dogs (sorry, had to) The “real” bed bug sniffing dog is trained for weeks at an established dog training facility with a proven track record …
Seriously, I’m thinking about the environmental implications and ethics of heating up my clothes in the Packtite before going out into the frigid cold? Hmmm, really decadent? Would I incur some global warming carbon credit deductions? Brrrrr
This is a great new video explaining pesticide resistance in bed bugs from DDT to modern pyrethrins. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTFCO0n1PvM]
I have to say, I’m excited! It’s been 9 months since we last met due to scheduling snafus, and I know a lot has changed with local public housing agencies, for the better. In fact I know a gentleman who is currently dealing with bed bugs in his subsidized home. He thinks he got them …
I’ve been giving this some thought for a while. It’s a preemptive idea. Are there steps you can take if you don’t have bed bugs, that would stop an infestation before it got started if a bed bug enters your home. Among pest control people there are different opinions about isolating your bed during your …
What if everyone isolated their bed before they have bed bugs? Read More »
This week has been something. Doing a big make-over on the website, and dealing with two friends who have bed bugs in their home or building. That’s the rub on multi-family housing. It’s always possible you’ll get the most brilliant treatment in the world, but no one around you will. I’m just saying it’s possible. …
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Episode descriptions for “Seduce Me” follow below. Tuesday, April 20 “Bed Bug”– Bed bugs reproduce in mass numbers. This episode explores the violent nature in which the blood-sucking baby bugs are conceived. “Cuttle Fish” – Male cuttle fish play the field and often “sneak” into harems posing as females. Once infiltration is complete, the male …
Avoid taking abandoned furniture home. You may be bringing bed bugs home with you. These three pieces of furniture were all seen just driving around running errands in Portland, OR in March 2010.
If you have bed bugs (or if you don’t) you may have decided to get a new mattress and/or box spring to deal with bed bugs. Many people choose to add mattress encasements to their mattress and box spring if they have bed bugs, but often people feel better buying a new mattress. However, there …
Questions to ask if you are having a new mattress delivered. Read More »
Bed bug infestations are on the rise across North America, notably metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada. 3AK6ANJQAHAQ According to industry research, pest management companies report a 71% increase in bed bug calls since 2001 and annual sales from this pest have increased by more than 30% in 2008 over the year prior. …
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