Battling bed bugs can feel overwhelming. These tiny pests disrupt sleep and can lead to persistent itching and discomfort. One potential solution that the premier Nashville exterminator recommends is a mattress encasement, which works by creating a barrier against bed bugs and helping to prevent and manage infestations. But how effective are mattress encasements, and are […]
The Emotional Impact Caused by Bed Bugs
While bed bugs are a nightmare and they cause physical discomfort, their bites usually leave behind long-term psychological scars as well. The stress of a bed bug infestation can also exacerbate a pre-existing substance abuse disorder.People who reside in environments infested by bed bugs are at risk of suffering from various issues such as: Insomnia […]
Strategies for Preventing Bed Bug Infestation at Work
You may not have thought about it, but bed bugs can also be a nuisance at your workplace. While most people usually believe that bed bugs can only be found at home, these pests can also be found right in your office. Of course, the question remains: Which strategies can you employ to prevent this? […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Bed Bug Infestations
Bed bugs can quicklyspread from one person to another through close physical contact. The worst part is that your guests can bring them into your home and vice versa. But to be safe in either case, you should be aware of how bed bugs spread, how to keep yourself safe, and everything else you can […]
Telltale Signs of Bed Bug Infestation
Dealing with bed bugs is the worst nightmare you can have in your home. These pests can cause you both physical and mental scars. They may force you to abandon your home, get rid of your belongings and cause severe psychological torture or mental breakdown leading to isolation. All these are consequences of not dealing […]
Health Effects of Bed Bug Infestation
Apart from the itchiness and discomfort caused by bed bug bites, the small, brown parasites can also present serious health concerns. They may cause allergic reactions, infections, and lack of sleep. Worst is the mental health impacts for those living in infected homes. Below is a post detailing bed bugs’ detrimental effects on your health […]
The Surprising Effects of Bed Bug Infestation
Dealing with bedbugs is a great challenge. When bed bugs infest your home, the effects will go far beyond physical to mental. And as tiny as they are, these pests can have some of the worst skin reactions when they penetrate the skin. The effects even get worse when you don’t use proper extermination methods. […]
Chemicals Used for Fighting Bed Bug Infestations Are No Longer Working
Before World War ll, bed bugs were a common insect here in the US. The growth of synthetic pesticides accelerated in the 1940s [1] with the discovery of the effects of DDT on bed bugs. DDT was widely used to reduce infestations and it appeared to diminish the bug until the late 1990’s. For the […]
Pets and Bed Bugs
Pets and Bed Bugs – How to Keep Them Safe A common question asked is, “Will bed bugs affect my pets?” Pets are part of the family, and we’re always concerned about the well-being of pets during a bed bug crisis. All situations are different and with bed bugs, it all depends. When bed bugs […]