Whether they are seasoned campers or newcomers, children eagerly anticipate their time at camp. From forging new friendships to immersing themselves in nature and embracing novel experiences, every moment at camp is a journey filled with cherished memories destined to endure a lifetime. Despite the many joys of camp life, the presence of an unwelcome […]
Bed Bugs FAQs: A Quick Fact Sheet from the CDC
Bed bugs are some of the most dreaded pests in households, apartments, and other residential spaces across the nation. They feed on human blood, stubbornly surviving despite even the most extreme cleaning measures, which means getting rid of them is a big task that no resident wants to take on. Knowledge is power when it […]
The Bed Bug Resurgence: A Growing Trend in Recent Decades
For a while, bed bugs felt like a relic of a bygone era, a pest that was successfully eradicated thanks to pesticides like DDT. Like many pests, however, they lived up to their name and found a way to persist, emerging again in the 1990s and rapidly increasing in 2004. And with the recent outbreak […]
Treating Your Hostel for Bed Bugs: 7 Tips for Hostel Owners & Staff
Uh-oh! The dreaded little blood spots have started appearing — small, round bugs have infested your hostel. Bed bugs are very invasive and spread throughout a space quickly. This doesn’t mean your hostel is dirty or undesirable; it just means a guest brought some uninvited enemies along for the ride. If you don’t know where […]
DIY Bed Bug Treatment & Control Tips from the EPA
The thought of bed bugs is often enough to send anyone into panic mode. While bed bugs don’t spread diseases like ticks and mosquitoes, their presence can create uncomfortable conditions. With some diligence and consistency, you can eradicate an infestation. You can use a DIY bed bug treatment to ensure it fits your schedule and […]
Bed Bug Resistant Bed Frames for Commercial Settings
Commercial spaces are more susceptible to the nightmare known as bed bugs. Once you have an infestation, it is challenging to remove. Bed bugs can spoil the reputation of your hostel, camp, employee housing, or shelter, causing you to lose valuable income. One preventive step that reduces these unwelcome pests is using a bed bug […]