A friend sent this to me and I knew it was worth passing along immediately. It’s a comic-style public service announcement for bed bugs. Well written and drawn. You’ll be disgusted, entertained and made to laugh out loud all at once. Check it out: A Quick PSA From Liza. [...] → Read more
Archive for the ‘In The News’ Category
In The News March 29th, 2010
Bedbug Disclosure Question
A while back, I saw a landlord asking for advice (on an internet forum I believe) on whether or not they should alert tenants to a possible bed bug infestation at the apartment complex they managed. I answered back that they should for a few reasons. Others in the thread seemed to believe the landlord [...] → Read more
In The News March 15th, 2010
Bed Bugs on Spring Break
From WTSP.com 10 Connects in St. Petersburg, Florida: Spring Break is in full swing in the Bay Area. Last week, several Florida Colleges and Universities were out, and local beaches were packed. This morning a warning for those Spring Breakers, don’t bring home unwanted guests. We’re talking about Bed Bugs. The nocturnal, blood-sucking pests that can [...] → Read more
In The News February 12th, 2010
Friday Bed Bug News Roundup
I’ll post my weekly news findings here so you can easily stay up to date on bed bugs. It’s important to know if anything bed bug related is happening in your area. And if you travel, you want to know what is happening at your destination so you can plan accordingly. How to Build Your Own [...] → Read more
In The News, Media January 18th, 2010
Get rid of bed bugs for less than $15?
Can you get rid of a bed bug infestation for a measly $15? That’s what a recent news article suggests. [...] → Read more
In The News October 21st, 2009
Bed bugs in condo?
I came across this short QA on how to deal with bed bugs you find in a condo that you are renting: http://realestateqa.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/16/dealing-with-bedbugs-in-a-rented-condo/ The bottom line is that the condo’s owner and even the managing agent have some responsibility to address the problem: The respective responsibilities between the owner and the board are governed by the condo’s bylaws. [...] → Read more
In The News September 21st, 2009
Bedbugs are no longer just a sign of bad hygiene
That’s an interesting quote from the PalmBeachPost.com. Bedbugs were believed to have been exterminated with the wide use of DDT. However, a banning of the controversial pesticide and the increase in international travel have resulted in the re-emergence of bedbugs across the country. Trevisol stresses that bedbugs are no longer just a sign of bad hygiene. Part of [...] → Read more
In The News August 20th, 2009
Bed bug information at a glance
I came across a very good one-page write up on bed bugs in the Times Leader: What to do when bedbugs start biting. The writer hits on all the important topics. A few bits stand out: If I have them, am I a lousy housekeeper? Bedbugs have been found in even the nicest homes, but cluttered environments [...] → Read more
In The News, Media August 13th, 2009
Every bed bug infestation is a horror story for the people that have it.
The headline is a quote taken from the Emmy winning documentary: Bed Bugs! Attack! This short film (under 10 minutes) talks a little about bed bugs and the current bed bug resurgence. It shows how bed bugs exterminators check for infestations but unfortunately doesn’t get into much detail regarding the extermination process. There is a scene in [...] → Read more
In The News August 10th, 2009
Bedbug infestations on the rise.
People often ask me how big of a problem bed bugs are. The truth is that the number of bedbug infestations is on the rise. The National Pest Management Association gives us a number: Pest-management companies have reported a 71 percent increase in bedbug calls since 2001, according to the National Pest Management Association. Bedbug numbers [...] → Read more