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Chicago Bed Bug Poll

Posted on May 3, 2013 by
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Chicago aldermen target bedbugs

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Chicago aldermen target bedbugs: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ndn-video-page,0,3091608.htmlstory?freewheel=90921&sitesection=sechicagotribune&VID=24285887

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Tips for Bed Bugs in the Office

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

Tips for Bed Bugs in the Office from our friends at McCauley Brothers. Although bed bugs are typically thought to be a household pest, they can hitchhike with people to their places of employment. In fact, in a recent survey … Continue reading →

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Web Site Tracks Mosquito-Borne Diseases Spread Globally by Air Travel

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

Web Site Tracks Mosquito-Borne Diseases Spread Globally by Air Travel By Larry Greenemeier The emergence of international air travel in the 20th century enabled an unprecedented spread of ideas, cultures and communication. Unfortunately, modern aviation has also proved an effective … Continue reading →

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Bed Bug Control Services

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

3 Keys to a Successful Heat Treatment: Bring Heat. Electric bed bug heaters are placed within the space; introducing and recirculating heated air with a target temperature not to exceed 135°F. Monitor. Temperatures are monitored in real time from a … Continue reading →

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Guest blog post on Pest Proofing

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Guest blog post on Pest Proofing Why do homeowners need to worry about pest proofing their homes? When it gets colder outside, pests look for a place to live inside.  Our homes are the most likely refuge. It is something … Continue reading →

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Signs of Bed bugs

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Signs of Bed bugs Small red to reddish brown fecal spots on mattresses, upholstery or walls Molt bed bug skins, their white, sticky eggs or empty eggshells Very heavily infested areas may have a characteristically sweet odor Red, itchy bite … Continue reading →

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5 Disgusting Bugs That Could Invade Your Home

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

5 Disgusting Bugs That Could Invade Your Home Photo: CDC/ Dr. Dennis D. Juranek Here is my selection of the worst home invaders from the world of insects. You want to keep these bugs out of your home – or … Continue reading →

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Bed Bug Poll

Posted on March 12, 2012 by
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You thought your vertical jump was good?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Did you know? The highest recorded jump by an insect is 70 cm (28 in) by the froghopper (Philaenus spumarius). When it jumps, the insect accelerates at 4,000 m (13,000 ft) per second and overcomes a G-force of more than … Continue reading →

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