I posted a new article on the products page today: PackTite: The Ruthlessly Efficient Bed Bug Killing Machine. The headline might seem a bit strong but the product really is a devastating tool to have in the fight against bed bugs. Why? Because heat is a very effective bed bug killer — it can kill [...] → Read more
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Announcements September 29th, 2010
New Article: PackTite: The Ruthlessly Efficient Bed Bug Killing Machine
FAQs April 13th, 2010
Will boric acid kill bed bugs?
Although boric acid can be effective against certain insects, it will not kill bed bugs. Boric acid is a poison but to be effective it much reach the stomach of a an insect. Since bed bugs only suck blood, there is no way to get them to consume the acid. This goes back to one [...] → Read more
FAQs April 7th, 2010
Why is it so Hard to Kill Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs tend to be harder to kill than other insects. Why is this?[...] → Read more
FAQs December 4th, 2009
Will bed bugs die in the freezer after two days?
To be on the safe side, you would have to keep the bed bugs at 0 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 4 days. This applies to adults and nymphs. Bed bug eggs are more resistant to the cold and you would need to keep them at 0 degrees for almost two months. If your freezer [...] → Read more
FAQs November 24th, 2009
Does cold weather kill bed bugs?
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