For such tiny little things, they do a lot of damage. Ticks and bed bugs share breeding habits, live in similar environments, and have the wherewithal to spread disease or related conditions. Neither of these pests is pleasant to have around and in order to deal with them, you need to know which is which. […]
Bed Bug Tips for Camps: Understand, Inspect, Abate, Treat, and Prevent
Bed bugs can become a nuisance in any living situation as they come out at night to feast on the blood of unsuspecting, slumbering victims. They can be a particular blight on multi-bed facilities like camps, where a steady buffet of campers rotates in frequently. As a camp owner, learning you have a bed bug […]
Top Bed Bug Cities: The 50 Worst Cities for Bed Bugs (Per Orkin)
Baltimore and Washington are No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in the Top 50 Bed Bug Cities ranking by pest-control company Orkin. New York fell four spots, while Dallas-Fort Worth joined the top 10. San Diego and Albany rejoin the list, after falling out of the top 50 in 2017, and New Orleans and Flint, […]
Bed Bug Life Cycle: Egg Production, Nymph Development & Life Span
Bed bugs don’t discriminate. They spread throughout single-family homes, summer camps, military encampments, and hotels alike. To treat infestations & prevent bed bugs from wreaking havoc on your establishment’s guests, it’s helpful to understand the bed bug life cycle. Introduction to the Bed Bug Life Cycle The bed bugs that are infesting homes today are […]
Bed Bug Information for Hospitality & Housing Professionals
If you are a hospitality and housing professional, you likely already know that effectively warding off bed bugs requires constant vigilance. However, there are a few proven steps you can take that will alleviate a lot of strain in the long run. For your convenience, here is some information on bed bugs specifically for hospitality […]
What Colors Are Bed Bugs Attracted To?
We all know the childhood saying, “Goodnight, sleep tight—don’t let the bedbugs bite!” But we don’t really consider the implications until we’re much older. Bed bugs, otherwise known as cimex lectularius, are small insects with a taste for blood. Seriously though, they exclusively feast on the blood of mammals and birds and are determined to […]