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  • Scent from Shed Bed Bug Skins May Become Bed Bug Trap Bait

    Getting rid of bed bugs can be a headache, even for the best exterminator in Farmingdale, since these pests have been able to build up a resistance to commonly used pesticides. Fortunately, researchers are working on making it easier to eliminate them by studying their shed skins. Shed Skin Scents Scientists at the University of…

  • How Long Have You Had This Bed Bug Problem? How Professionals Know

    Finding out you have bed bugs usually comes as a pretty big shock. Some victims want to know how long they’ve had them because there may be some satisfaction in knowing (or suspecting) how they came to be infested. You may be wondering the same thing, too, if you’ve recently discovered an infestation in your…

  • Crowdsourcing Bed Bug Notices, Getting the Public Involved in Reporting

    With bed bug sightings on the rise, pest control companies in Freehold have been busy battling these pests. Keep in mind that bed bugs show up in a variety of public and private places, ranging from libraries and public transportation to apartments and houses. They’ve also been known to invade hotel rooms. How do you…

  • Know the Carpet Beetle – a Pest Frequently Confused with Bed Bugs

    Carpet beetles look very similar to bed bugs in size and shape, but they are nowhere near the nuisance when it comes to health hazards for humans. Your clothes are another story, since carpet beetles larvae like to munch on animal fibers such as wool and fur. Where to Look For Carpet Beetles The name…

  • Visiting Grandma Should Not Give You BedBugs

    If Grandma is in a nursing home, you might want to be extra vigilant when you pay a visit. According to a report on National Public Radio, there has been a sharp increase in the number of bed bug infestations in these facilities. An industry survey shows that nearly 60 percent of responding pest control…

  • Winter Hardy Bed Bugs Are Still a Threat to You

    Bed bugs are a year-round pest. Bed bugs cannot survive extreme heat or cold but rarely have to. These small, blood-feeding insects live indoors to stay close to their human food source and are seldom exposed to changing seasonal temperatures. You are just as likely to run into bed bugs in the winter as during…