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This isn’t cool: Freezing bedbugs may not kill them after all Researchers found the bed bugs have a high cold tolerance, beyond the normal freezing point 32 degrees F or 0 degrees C. They concluded that a minimum exposure of 80 hours at 3.2 degrees F (-16 degrees C) was needed to kill 100 percent of the bed bugs. Some bed bugs could survive short-term exposure to temps as low as -13 degrees F (-25 degrees C). Temperatures of -4 degrees F (-20 degrees C) could destroy them in 48 hours. The researchers suggested placing items in plastic bags and putting them into your freezer. This is not realistic or easy to do for most items in your home, so heat is going to be your best option. The “Bed Bugs Guys” think Heat Treatments are your only option and offer a guaranteed pesticide free solution to all your bed bug problems. Their heat treatment is so effective, they offer the best guarantee in the entire Industry, a 60 day warranty you’ll be bed bug free. It is much easier and more effective to heat your home to 135 degrees F (57.2 degrees C) than it would be to lower the temperature to 3.2 degrees F (-16 degrees C). The Bed Bug Guys are also able to treat your home in about 8 hours with heat, versus the 80 hours of cold suggested in this article. Click HERE for the full...

Bed Bugs Better Know as a Plague The bed bug is a temporary ectoparasite. “Parasite” means that it lives by leeching nutrients (blood) from another organism; you or, occasionally, birds or bats or house pets. Ecto- means “on the outside,” so it lives outside of its host’s body. Temporary means that bed bugs don’t live on their host, instead only dropping in to feed. Bed bugs are also called obligate parasites because to make it through each step of their five-stage lifecycle, they require a blood meal. Female bed bugs also must have a blood meal before they are able to lay eggs; the more blood they eat, the more eggs they can make. They can lay anywhere from 100-500 within their lifetime and MULTIPLY LIKE RATS. When bed bugs aren’t feeding, they’re hiding in tight spaces and breeding. Anywhere from mattress seams to head boards to any available crack—the head of a screw, a picture frame, or even a clock radio. They also enjoy a nice suitcase or purse, which is how they spread between homes, hotels, and virtually any other place where people hang out. Today, bed bugs are in every state in the US and the percent of American exterminators that have treated them are on the rise; 99 percent in 2013 (+4 percent), up from 95 percent in 2010 (+70 percent), 25 percent a decade before (+14 percent), and 11 percent before that. With such an increase in bed bugs, it’s nice to know there is a company that are Bed Bug specialists and focused on quick response and thorough service. The “Bed Bug Guys” are your bed bug experts providing discreet, prompt, and professional service; with free estimates by phone in minutes. They will treat your bed bug problem FAST, with THEIR Heat Treatment PROCESS that is GUARANTEED for 60...

Bedbugs DIY methods don’t really work… The best way to prevent bed bug infestations (or at least stopping them early) is to be watchful and mindful of your habits and Bed Bugs behavior. That means saving you MONEY! There are many DIY Bedbug methods that are advertised to help, but don’t really get the job done, even worse they only end up costing you more money. Bed bug populations are growing increasingly resistant to pesticides, especially those Bedbug Pesticides available to the general public, meaning YOU. Some people have also tried a DIY commercial blend of essential oils which, during clinical tests, did kill 92 percent of bed bugs tested, but that was without offering them blood. When another group was tested with the oils, and allowed to feed, they all survived. There is also no research proving the effectiveness of ultrasonic bedbug-repelling devices, probably because they do not work. There are many DIY methods to control and/or decrease your bed bug problem, but they will not get rid of them entirely. Using a bug-blocking mattress casing could work, but you have to make sure there are no tears or holes. Washing and drying your clothes in hot water/high temperatures will kill any bed bugs that may be on them, but won’t take care of the infestation. Steaming and vacuuming areas in your home will also help decrease the number of bugs; but again, don’t get rid of the infestation. If you want complete bed bug extermination with a guarantee, call the “Bed Bug Guys” for really fast service. DIY might work to control and/or decrease the number of bed bugs, but you will need to contact a professional for complete eradication of them. The “Bed Bug Guys” offer quick responses, thorough work and are very DESCREET. They give you a free estimate over the phone and will even come to your home to verify pricing and Bed Bug identification. They are so good, they offer the Industry’s Best Guarantee; a 60 day warranty to be Bed Bug Free, or they will retreat with HEAT. Also, they offer you a pesticide free solution by using state of the art HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS that is guaranteed to kill any bed...

Bed Bug Epidemic Discussed in Denver 500 of the industry’s leading Bed Bug professionals met in Denver, Colorado in the beginning of December, 2013. The big discussion question posed to all attendees was “Are we making progress?” The answer was yes and no. Since bed bugs re-emerged in large numbers in the mid-2000s until today, great strides have been made in better understanding bed bug biology and behavior. Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) have also experienced success by refining training, policies and procedures and introducing new and innovative Bed Bug products. However, the cases of bed bug infestations remain the number 1 problem for many PMPs. A survey was given to group of PMPs in 2010 that 76% responded that bed bugs were THE most difficult pest to control. The survey was repeated again in 2013, and again, 76% responded that bed bugs were STILL THE most difficult pest to control and were also being found in more non-residential areas. The survey asked only one question; “Where have you found bed bugs?”* Hotels/motels – 75 percent (67 percent) +8 percent College dorms – 47 percent (35 percent) +12 percent Nursing homes – 46 percent (25 percent) +21 percent Office buildings – 36 percent (18 percent) +18 percent Schools and day care centers – 41 percent (10 percent) +31 percent Hospitals – 33 percent (12 percent) +21 percent Transportation (train/bus/taxi) – 21 percent (9 percent) +12 percent Movie theaters – 10 percent (4 percent) +6 percent If you are concerned about bed bugs, don’t worry; just hurry and call the “Bed Bug Guys” today. The Bed Bug Guys are the perfect choice when choosing someone to exterminate your bed bug infestation for good with just one treatment, THEY GUARANTEE IT. They are excellent in the detection and monitoring of bed bugs. The “Bed Bug Guys” are honest, offer free estimates, and prompt and professional service. Most bedbug treatments are completed in less than 48 hours of your first call! The Heat Treatments performed by the “Bed Bug Guys” have the INDUSTRIES BEST SUCCESS RATE and is backed by a 60 day “bed bug free” guarantee! The “Bed Bug Guys” offer 100% Pesticide Free Bed Bug Treatments, unlike the competition which use...

f you’re sleeping somewhere other than home, beware. Bedbug prevalence is on the rise, and hotels and motels are some of their favorite hangouts. These pesky critters can cause severe itching and welt-like bites, and it’s costly to get rid of them if they follow you home. What’s more, research suggests they can cause financial distress, anxiety, and social isolation. But no need to get depressed just yet. With these easy tips, you can cut your chances of critter trouble while on the road. 1. Head Straight for the Bathroom Before you check out your hotel room’s mini bar or oceanfront view, give it a thorough bedbug inspection — and until you’ve done that, stash your luggage in the loo. “Bedbugs are least likely to be found in the bathroom,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association. “They don’t like the tile floors and there aren’t as many hiding places. They like to be closer to where people may be sleeping.” 2. Inspect the Bed Here’s how to check for a bedbug infestation: Pull back the linens and check all the way around and under the mattress and behind the headboard. Look for blood stains or small black dots that look like mold or ground pepper, says Christine Johnson, Ph.D., a behavioral ecologist in the American Museum of Natural History’s Division of Invertebrate Zoology in New York City. Check for the critters too. Bedbugs are about the size and shape of an apple seed, and you may find them hiding in corners or seams of the bedding. If you see any suspicious signs, alert the hotel staff immediately. 3. Check The Room Next, broaden your bedbug search to the area immediately surrounding the bed: behind picture frames, under the telephone and alarm clock, and even in books, says Johnson. Studies have shown that most bedbugs are found in or within 15 feet of a bed, but some may still be further away. Check in the cushions and seams of any couches or soft chairs and in the closet before putting your clothes away. 4. Keep Luggage Off the Ground Leaving suitcases and bags on the floor — or on a second spare...

Spraying a group of bed bugs with rubbing alcohol left about half alive four days later, Wang reported.  In spite of these and other underwhelming test results, Wang encourages no-pesticide, DIY tactics.  Read the rest of the article by clicking below https://www.pctonline.com/bed-bugs-Rutgers-DIY-research.aspx If you want a Successful DIY Bed Bug Treatment, Rent our Heating Equipment and Do It Your...