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What is a Bedbug?

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed on blood. The term is used loosely to refer to any species of the genus Cimex, and even more loosely to refer to any member of the family Cimicidae The common bed bug, … Continue reading

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6 Facts about Bedbugs Everyone Needs to Know

Most people find bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) a most disagreeable houseguest. These parasites are usually no more than a ¼ inch in length in their adult state and can engorge themselves with human blood in less than 15 minutes causing … Continue reading

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Number One Reason for Bedbug Explosion

I may be aging myself but I have been in the pest control business for over 30 years and can still remember the problem we had dealing with bed bugs in the late 1970′s. However back then all pest control … Continue reading

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6 facts you may not know about bedbugs

1. Bedbugs were once known as bat bugs as they mainly began feeding off bats.. 2. Females can lay well over 200 eggs in her lifetime…. 3. Other than humans the most common blood source is mice and birds 4. … Continue reading

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7 top ways to avoid taking bed bugs home

1. Learn how to identify bed bugs. 2. When visiting, bring in only what you need and avoid placing bags close to walls or furniture (if this is unavoidable place belongings in a closed white plastic kitchen bag and examine … Continue reading

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Bedbugs Are Violent Sexual Predators

It’s common knowledge that bed bugs are easily classified as the worst insects on the planet.  They have been on the rise in tremendous amounts over the last 10 years, they troll you bed at night looking for blood, the … Continue reading

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Its on the curb for a reason!

Ever think about picking up that great couch, nightstand, dresser or even mattress that is sitting curbside?? It might not be the bargain that you were after. In fact, you might get more than you bargained for. You’ve probally wondered … Continue reading

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Finding Bed Bugs

Finding this little critter that lurk in your home is not always the easiest thing to do… especially if you don’t know what you are looking for.  It isn’t always obvious what the symptoms are with an untrained eye. A complete inspection requires you … Continue reading

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It’s on the curb for a reason!

Ever think about picking up that great couch, nightstand, dresser or even mattress that is sitting curbside?? It might not be the bargain that you were after.  In fact, you might get more than you bargained for. You’ve probably wondered … Continue reading

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Bedbugs in the Ritz Carlton in NYC

Recently there was a case of bedbugs at the Ritz-Carlton in New York City.  I mentioned before that bedbugs have no respect for person or places so they will show up just about anywhere, especially nowadays where travel is very … Continue reading

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Now What About The Bugs In Your Head???

NO NO NO….I’m not talking about literally having bugs crawling in your head, or am I? If you’ve never had a bug infestation in your home, I’m sure you’ve never thought of sleeping with mosquito netting every night,  wrapping your … Continue reading

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Got Bed Bugs Hamilton? Let The Pros Handle It!

When’s the last time you said to yourself: “You know what would be a great idea?  Having a bed bug as a pet.  They multiply really fast and in no time I can have a house full of them!”  Chances … Continue reading

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The Smart Bed Bug

At a glance, the bed bug seems pretty harmless.  They are tiny – about the size of an apple seed, but they are very smart insects.  They spend a lot of their time hiding anywhere they can.  They hide in … Continue reading

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The Bed Bug Returns

The bedbug.  A bug that was thought to have been basically eradicated in the early 1940s makes a return and now appears on every continent and almost every nation in every climate in the world!  But how? Most people are … Continue reading

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Hamilton…..What do bedbugs look like?

I’m sure you’ve heard a lot of talk about bedbugs in the past few months. There is a serious problem with bedbugs in Hamilton, Burlington, Mississauga and Toronto. And maybe it’s just a case of fear setting in when you … Continue reading

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