Okay, so I wouldn’t say this is exactly a new threat unless I was trying to be punny. (Yes, I cringe at my jokes too. We’ll get through this together.) However, there are a few ways you can get bed bugs and this article covers something in particular that people don’t often think about it: [...] → Read more
Posts Tagged ‘bed bug protection’
Miscellaneous November 20th, 2009
Recent chat with a Bed Bugs Exterminator
I spoke today with a local bed bugs exterminator. I guess it is more proper to call him a Pest Control Operator (PCO). Our conversation covered a few areas and I thought people would find the details interesting. I live in the state of CT and we are seeing a definite increase in bed bug [...] → Read more
Announcements September 7th, 2009
New Content on Bed Bug Infestations and Bed Bug Prevention
Just a quick post to let you know about two three new pages I added to the site. What is a bed bug infestation like? is a fictional scenario I pulled together from stories people have sent me through this site. A lot of these stories have a few things in common that you’ll see [...] → 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 [...] → Read more
Media August 18th, 2009
How to Check for Signs of Bed Bugs in your Hotel
Rick Steinau from asktheexterminator.com shows you how to check a hotel room for signs of bed bugs. This short video is a must-see for any traveler. If you’re traveling, these 2 articles will also be helpful: Bed Bug Protection Tips for Travel, Bedbugs in Hotels and Hostels.[...] → Read more
FAQs August 11th, 2009
What are bed bugs?
I’ve seen this question popping up lately on the web. Here is a short answer for the bed bug curious. Bed bugs are small, reddish insects (one-eighth to three-sixteenths of an inch) that feed on the blood of people. They live indoors, hiding in small crevices and other places that are hard to reach. During [...] → Read more