Bed Bug Awareness Week
June 4 – 10 is Bed Bug Awareness Week, an annual observance by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to promote public vigilance against bed [...]
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03, 2017
Protecting Your Hotel’s Reputation from Bed Bugs
The high traffic nature of your business means you are a prime target for bed bug infestations. The unfortunate truth is that there is really [...]
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03, 2017
Bed Bugs Don’t Discriminate Against Five Star Hotels
It’s a universal truth that there is some risk of encountering bed bugs while you are travelling and staying in high traffic areas like hotels [...]
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06, 2016
Combating Chemical Resistant Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are the pest world’s most elusive insect. They escape into mattress fabric and appear in the nighttime hours to disturb our sleep with [...]
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03, 2016
Be Wary of these Risk Pests on your Spring Break Trip
As you pack your bags and jet-off to a warm location for spring break vacation, Zika Virus and bed bugs may be greeting you upon your arrival. Zika Virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, is prevalent in popular spring break destinations and is an ongoing threat that travelers should be aware of. In addition to Zika Virus, bed bugs are also a pest to be aware of while traveling as they can be found in hotels across the globe and can easily hitch a ride back home if you are not careful. To avoid these risk pests, read the tips below so you can relax on your spring break trip.
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01, 2016
Wil-Kil Advises Travelers to Brush Up on Bed Bug Prevention Tips
With the winter weather in full force, the time has come for Wisconsinites to seek warmer weather. Yet humans are not the only ones traveling – bed bugs are on the move too. Whether you choose to stay at a hostel, Airbnb or a five-star hotel, bed bugs could become your newest travel buddy. According to the National Pest Management Association, bed bugs were ranked number one among the Top 10 Pests of the Year in 2015. This means that in 2015, bed bugs were the pest that encountered the most queries from the public, including an interest in general information, photos and facts.
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12, 2015
An Airbnb Host’s Guide to Bed Bugs
In the age of the “sharing economy,” companies such as Airbnb and HomeAway have drastically changed options regarding travel accommodations. With nearly two million combined [...]
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06, 2015
It’s Bed Bug Awareness Week
Did you know that many pest control companies across the country see an increase in calls about bed bugs once summer hits? It’s true and it can be attributed to increased travel as many families and individuals take off to enjoy a summer getaway. Since it’s Bed Bug Awareness Week, it seems like a great time to blog about these biting pests.
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04, 2015
Strange Facts Surrounding Bed Bugs
There are some disgusting bugs in the world, but I'm sure you would agree with me when I say that bed bugs sit somewhere near the top of the gross list. There is something about being eaten alive while you sleep. It's just wrong, on so many levels. But these bugs are also veiled in mystery and intrigue. In the spirit of April's Fools Day, see which of the following bed bug facts are true and which belong in the National Enquirer.
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02, 2015
Bed Bug Primer For Businesses And Travelers
The bed bug, or Cimex lectularius, is a rust-colored blood-eating insect that spreads by traveling with humans. Inside a home or business a female bed bug can produce over 4,000 offspring in a six month period, given optimal conditions. What are optimal conditions? Contrary to what you might have heard, these bugs do not require a dirty place to make their home. They can be found in luxury accommodations and the most opulent of homes. These bugs require only one thing to breed and live: a blood meal. Regardless of this fact, there is still a stigma attached to these bugs, and having them can be a humiliating and reputation damaging experience for a business or family. This primer will show you what to look for and how to detect these bugs early.