Yes, bed bug dogs can give false positives. Dogs used for bed bug detection are accurate about 90% of the time. The dog’s accuracy depends on the skill and experience of the handler and how well trained the dog is. The way detection dogs are ideally used is to point out places that should be [...] → Read more
Posts Tagged ‘bed bugs exterminators’
FAQs April 16th, 2010
Where can I find bed bug elimination information for do it yourself types?
Read Kill Bed Bugs at Home: Do-it-yourself Bed Bug Extermination for an overview of the process. You’ll also want to read Bed Bug Extermination: Can you get rid of bed bugs on your own?. If you read those and came back here, you might be saying “Hey — I wanted information on do-it-yourself bed bug extermination, [...] → Read more
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 problems. [...] → 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