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The Wall Street Journal on “new” bed bug-fighting tactics »

The Wall Street Journal published an article today mentioning some of the “new” methods of fighting bed bugs. The WSJ mentions Stern’s new Cryonite method, ThermaPure’s heat treatment, Bed Bugs and Beyond’s “poisonous gas,” and Advanced K9’s bed bug dogs.
We’re all familiar with all of these options, and in some cases, with other providers […]

FAQ: I stayed somewhere that had bed bugs. What do I do to keep from taking them home? »

First, don’t panic. What you do after discovering you and your luggage may have been exposed to bed bugs can make a big difference as to whether you take them home. It’s worth proceeding carefully and cautiously since avoiding an infestation can save you thousands of dollars and months of trouble and discomfort.
First, […]

FAQ: Leaving stuff out to freeze, walk-in freezers, etc: how cold and how long? »

So you want to de-infest a bunch of stuff, and you want to try doing it with cold?
Dr. Michael Potter covers that, in the article from January’s PCTOnline:
In colder climates, freezing might be a way to de-infest furniture and other belongings. Bed bugs and their eggs can be killed by very low temperatures, but it […]