It seemed that for a long time, bed bugs had all but disappeared. Recently, there has been a resurgence of the, and more and more people are having to learn what they are and how to effectively deal with them. Bugs seem to be returning to hotels, apartments, schools, and…
Pitfalls of DIY Bed Bug Remedies
You can always find ways to do certain things at home rather than calling in professionals for a job or paying for more expensive products. However, with some things, it is better not to take a chance. There are DIY methods out there to get rid of bed bugs but…
Bed Bug Horror Stories
elling ghost stories around a campfire can be scary. But hearing bed bug horror stories can be even worse; especially if you think you may have bed bugs in your home. The psychological toll that bed bugs have on some people is more than enough to know that getting professional…
The Most Dangerous Household Pests
Many people do not realize how dangerous some pests really are. Sometimes we simply see a pest as an annoyance and don’t really do much to deal with it but some pests can actually be extremely dangerous. 1. Mosquitoes One of the pests that we find annoying is actually…
How to Make Your Home Pest Resistant
Nobody wants to have to deal with pests so it is a good idea to try and protect your home against them. There are several things you can do to ensure pests stay away from your home. There are various ways to protect your home from bed bugs so that…
DIY Fall Pest Management Ideas
With fall quickly approaching, it is time to start pest proofing your home for the coming season. With cold weather on the way, everyone and everything will want to move indoors. With your family starting to congregate in the living room as the temperatures cool down, you may have extra…
Biological Pest Control
Biological pest control relies on natural mechanisms for controlling pests but also involves active human management. Biological pest control is an important part of an integrated pest management program (IPM Program). Biological pest control consists of three stages: Importation – a pest’s natural enemy is introduced to control the nuisance…
Bed Bugs…..Did you Know?
With all of the media attention bed bugs are getting again, you may think you know all there is to know about the pesky little creatures. You know that they bite you in your sleep, cause itchy red bumps, and can be difficult to get rid of. But I bet…
The Funniest Pest Control Business Names
It is not always easy to come up with a great name for a company and the pest control business is no exception to the rule. Many company names use puns or some sort of play on words that will make someone laugh so the name sticks in his head….
A Scientific Look at Bed Bugs
It is quite probable that you have had an encounter with bed bugs at some point in your life. Bed bugs show up in a lot of hotels or public areas such as college dorms but they can also get into a clean bedroom in a home. Kenneth Haynes of…