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Bed bug dog Joni: fighting bed bugs in New Zealand and Australia »

In an article today entitled “Hard-worker sniffs out bedbugs,” from the Taranaki Daily News (New Zealand), Sharon Marris writes about bed bug dog Joni who works with Pro-Tek Systems owner John Morley in New Zealand.
We’re familiar with bed bug dogs, here at Bedbugger, but it is interesting to read of the situation in NZ.
“She’s not […]

Warning to Bracken County, KY: don’t get caught in the bed bug blame game »

More information about the Bracken County Schools bed bug situation. A new article from WCPO.com news says T&M Pest Control is treating Bracken County schools for bed bugs this weekend.
Terry says, “A pest control program for bed bugs is very detailed. You’ve got to get all the crevices. We are doing a little more […]

Bedbugged North Carolina: Bayer’s training grounds for bed bug detection and treatment »

This article about bed bugs in North Carolina comes from South Carolina’s The State (republished from the Raleigh, NC News and Observer).

“There’s a lot of folks who don’t bother to call us. They’re embarrassed. The social connotation goes back to the early 1900s; they were associated with slummy places. And that’s not the case now,” […]

More from Cincinnati: senior housing complex »

According to Channel 12 WKRC in Cincinnati (doesn’t Howard Hesseman work there?), residents at the Hillrise Apartment building, which is owned by Cincinnati Business & Professional Women’s Retirement Living Incorporated, are suffering from various issues including bed bugs.
Calvin Merritt’s problems at Hillrise Apartments are pretty simple.
“Mostly bugs, roaches and all that…”
The “all […]

Cincinnati: “best weapon against bed bugs is … education” »

Local News 12 in Cincinnati had a new segment on bed bugs on Monday. That city has declared their bed bug epidemic to be a huge problem, and started throwing energy, time, and resources into solving it as best they can. They appear to fully understand what a difficult task that is. […]

National Allergy mattress encasement test results »

As many readers know, many of us use National Allergy mattress encasements on our mattresses (and box springs, if we have them), and I am one of those. After many Bedbuggers had been using and recommending the encasements on this site for a long time, National Allergy offered Bedbugger readers a discount on all […]

“We have to have a bed bug state of mind,” says Michael Potter at Bed Bug Control Seminar yesterday »

Yesterday, there was a Bed Bug Control Seminar, sponsored by Pest Control Technology magazine, and held in the Park Central Hotel, Manhattan.
Journalist Sarah Ferguson dropped me an email to let me know that her Village Voice article on the seminar was up, here.
As expected, the bed bug news is not good:
“We have to […]

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, […]

New Britain, CT: how can building managers turn a good building bad? Ignore the bed bugs. »

A story of bed bugs in New Britain, CT apartment complex, where building manager denies the problem, and Orkin insists only an entire-building fumigation (presumably with Vikane gas) will work.
Erica Shaw, Orkin customer service representative, said the problem should not be taken lightly.
“It’s a serious problem,” Shaw said. “They are not the easiest to get […]

Bed Bug Helloise goes high-tech! »

Bed bug Helloise is back with a quickie helpful hint:
Do you have bed bugs? Are you thinking of replacing that computer keyboard that may harbor bed bugs, cast shells, or feces?
Consider the Unotron Spillseal keyboards and mice. They’re completely sealed except for the USB plug, so you can wash them in the sink […]

Travel tent? To sleep with bed bugs, and not be bitten. »

How to be “bait” and not get bitten by bed bugs.

Click on the photo for a description.
Lou Sorkin said the holes (800 per square inch according to my enquiry) were indeed small enough to keep out bed bugs. You’d have to make sure you did not bring them into the tent on your body or […]

Thermal treatment for bed bugs: bake the little B@#$%^&s! »

Remember this Pest Control Technology Online article from January, which we blogged a few months ago?
You may recall how Dr. Michael Potter comments on thermal treatments for bed bugs:
STRUCTURAL HEATING. Elevating the temperature within buildings has been used to eradicate pests ranging from grain insects to termites. Structural and containerized heat treatments are also being […]