The most crucial, yet confusing aspect of proper bed bug elimination is understanding what truly doesn’t work. First, you can’t spray away bed bugs. Chemicals no longer work for bed bugs because they have developed a resistance to them. Nor does it kill the eggs stage; which develop into larger infestations in a few weeks. […]
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 […]
“Open Season” On Bed bugs, With “No Bag Limit”
Bed Bugs Removal – “Open Season” On Bed bugs, With “No Bag Limit” Fall is a wonderful time of the year. It gets darker earlier, the air cools and hunters get out their gear and hunt for food to fill their freezers. But, there are limitations to how much you can capture or kill. When […]
Bed Bug Heat Treatments – Not Just Hot Air
Bed Bug Heat Treatments – Not Just Hot Air Don’t waste your time or money on any insecticide for bed bugs. Heat dries wet environments, eliminates voc’s (volatile organic compounds), mold spores, termites, and dust mites. It even helps reduce allergens, fungus, viruses and bacteria. But did you know, since the late 80’s, the structural […]