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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 […]

Another Jersey building goes whole hog for Vikane; but will they follow up with the necessary preventative education? »

This article from Monday’s Jersey Journal describes yet another infested NJ apartment building (277 Bergen Ave. in Jersey City) that is going to tent and Vikane the whole structure, even though (as management remind the Journal’s readership) only some of the 44 units are infested. Smart move. Would you really want to wait […]

Vikane Fumigation Successful in New Jersey »

Hopelessnomo was kind enough to pass along this article from Pest Control Technology online, which highlights the successful fumigation of a “highly infested” apartment building in Northern New Jersey. The article gives some insight into Vikane fumigation procedures:
The team of professional technicians spent approximately 12 hours sealing the building. Then the area was […]

FAQ: what is Vikane gas fumigation? »

Given that bed bugs are so hard to eradicate, and how long it can take to treat using traditional methods, we’re always on the lookout for better options.
Those of us in multi-unit dwellings often daydream about having our whole buildings tented and fumigated with Vikane. It’s one way to get rid of bed bugs […]