While they are hearty creatures indeed, cold weather will kill bed bugs. Bed bugs die after four days at 0°F. In fact, going to an extreme temperature in either direction is a well-known way of killing bed bugs. That is why steamers are a good tool for bed bug extermination. Bed bugs are thought to [...] → Read more
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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