Category: News
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Entomological Society Of America Conference
More than twenty four hundred entomologists gathered in Reno, Nevada to take part in the Entomological Society of America annual conference. Having attendees come from 49 different countries, the year 2011 marked the 59th annual meeting. The conference was packed with loads of interesting information about bed bugs. Mike Merchant PhD, an entomologist for Texas…
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$10M Lawsuit For Bed Bugs And Cockroaches
Many cities across the United States have adopted laws to help set guidelines as to what protocols must be followed when pests are present in a dwelling. Because of their extreme complexity, most recently, laws in some states have been developed to include bed bug infestations. The laws that have been enacted have helped to…
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Is Airline Travel Safe From Pests? Part 2 Of 2
Continuing from Friday… According to the story, the woman’s final destination was Ireland. Prior to boarding her flight in New York, she informed the flight crew about the bites she received on the previous flight. Despite pre-paying for an upgraded ticket for her international leg of the journey, she was given three choices by the…
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Is Airline Travel Safe From Pests? Part 1 Of 2
We are knee deep in the holiday travel season and come next week, children across the United States will begin their winter break from school. As Christmas day is fast approaching, families will make their way to friends, relatives, or other fun destinations both near and far. Folks will take to the roads, trains, buses,…
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Are Tropical Bed Bugs The Blame For The Recent Re-Emergence?
Bed bug infestations throughout the east have caused home and business owners to call a NJ Pest Control expert for help eradicating the bloodsuckers. Despite the continuous efforts to eliminate the creatures, bed bugs have proven to be stealthy opponent and have thrived in various environments. People must be careful and avoid bed bugs while…
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Oh No, Rats Have Empathy Too
If you have ever used a sticky type rat or mouse trap you have likely encountered a gruesome site once it has made its catch. Once trapped on these types of torture devices, rats and mice are known for attempting to do just about anything to free themselves from the devices that will eventually lead…