Bed Bugs

If you just found a bed bug during the day, these reasons may help you figure out why. Each of these reasons is a real-life scenario we encountered during our thousands of bed bug inspections in New York City.  It’s important to note that if the bed bug is flat, it hasn’t fed recently (in […]

How to get rid of bed bug smell requires an extensive cleaning process. Bed bugs are notoriously challenging pests that can invade your space and leave behind a telltale musty odor, just as unpleasant as the bites they may inflict. Getting rid of this smell is as crucial as addressing the infestation itself. Understanding the

Bed bug fumigation, also known as vikane gas, (Sulfuryl fluoride) is one of the best ways to control bed bugs. However, it’s important to mention that it’s not a solution for every person.  It’s a great way to treat your belongings inside a closed chamber, but it is not a typical treatment method for homes

In urban entomology, bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) have emerged as a significant fear-inducing pest, inciting concern, misunderstanding, and misinformation among the general public and professionals alike. Despite their widespread notoriety, numerous misconceptions about bed bug biology, behavior, and control persist, complicating effective management and mitigation efforts.  This article endeavors to elucidate and dispel ten of

An important question we often get is, “if one room has bed bugs, do they all?”. Bed bugs can travel from room to room by crawling, we are here to help you minimize the spread of bed bugs. More importantly, it is a fact that adult bed bugs will disperse to other rooms. Therefore it

Learning how to dispose of a mattress that’s infested with bed bugs will not solve a bed bug issue. You can apply the same information to everything that’s infested with bed bugs whether it be mattresses, box springs, or furniture. Understanding Bed Bug Infestation Trying to figure out how to dispose of a mattress with

Do all hotels have bed bugs, and just how common are bed bugs in hotels? While it’s impossible to say that every single hotel is entirely free of these bed bugs, it’s essential to recognize that most hotels take extensive measures to prevent and address the issue of bed bugs. These measures include routine inspections,

Diatomaceous earth has become increasingly popular as a natural remedy for getting rid of bed bugs. They derive the powder-like substance from diatoms’ skeletal remains, microscopic algae with hard silica shells. But most of our clients are not using it correctly! Did you know that even though diatomaceous earth is labeled as non-toxic there is

Residual spray for bed bugs contains insecticides that continue to work even after the initial application has dried. These sprays not only kill bed bugs on contact but also provide long-lasting protection.  They do this by killing any bugs that come in contact with the treated surfaces in the future. This article will explore some

When it comes to bed bugs, what can you wear to prevent them from biting you? Since bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are only after a blood meal, there may be a way to protect and cover yourself so they don’t bite you, but even if you wear long sleeves and pants, they’ll probably go after