A friend sent this to me and I knew it was worth passing along immediately. It’s a comic-style public service announcement for bed bugs. Well written and drawn. You’ll be disgusted, entertained and made to laugh out loud all at once. Check it out: A Quick PSA From Liza.
Why is it so Hard to Kill Bed Bugs?
Bed bugs tend to be harder to kill than other insects. Why is this? Consider termites for a moment. They eat the cellulose in wood and other fibrous materials. To kill a termite, simply treat their food source with pesticides. The termites ingest the poison when they eat and they die. Many insects are similar […]
Can bed bugs jump?
It is a myth that bed bugs jump — they cannot. Bed bugs move around by crawling. It has also been said that they can drop from a higher place such as a ceiling, drape or lamp onto a lower place.
Bedbug Disclosure Question
A while back, I saw a landlord asking for advice (on an internet forum I believe) on whether or not they should alert tenants to a possible bed bug infestation at the apartment complex they managed. I answered back that they should for a few reasons. Others in the thread seemed to believe the landlord […]
Bed Bugs on Spring Break
From WTSP.com 10 Connects in St. Petersburg, Florida: Spring Break is in full swing in the Bay Area. Last week, several Florida Colleges and Universities were out, and local beaches were packed. This morning a warning for those Spring Breakers, don’t bring home unwanted guests. We’re talking about Bed Bugs. The nocturnal, blood-sucking pests that […]
Friday Bed Bug News Roundup
I’ll post my weekly news findings here so you can easily stay up to date on bed bugs. It’s important to know if anything bed bug related is happening in your area. And if you travel, you want to know what is happening at your destination so you can plan accordingly. How to Build Your […]
How long until bed bug bites appear?
The standard answer is: it depends. It depends on how sensitive you are and how much you’ve been bitten. If you are really sensitive to bed bug bites or you simply got hammered by the little buggers, you might see symptoms the next day. For most people though, bed bug bites will appear in about […]
Bedbugs vs. Zombies?
I just came across a blog post that was too funny not to share. Bed bugs can be pretty traumatic and all and a sense of humor is certainly an asset. In the post, Tara Gibbs writes about how she went to see the movie 28 Weeks Later (zombie flick) while a bed bugs exterminator […]
Get rid of bed bugs for less than $15?
Can you get rid of a bed bug infestation for a measly $15? That’s what a recent news article suggests. It just might be the solution to the bed bug infestation that’s exploded in the city the last couple years. And what’s more, you can do it yourself. And the cost? Less than 20 bucks. […]
Should I inform my tenants that bed bugs have been reported on the premises?
If there is a potential for infestation, don’t you want a professional to follow up on the report of bed bugs to see if it was legitimate or a false alarm? You should probably check what local laws apply to your situation so you know what your legal obligations are wherever your apartment is. Also, […]
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