Posts by Scott Linde
Bed Bugs and Climate Change
What does the ever-changing weather patterns have to do with Bed Bugs? Quite a bit, actually. As northern parts of the country are experiencing extremely low temperatures, and other areas are oddly warmer than usual, the change in our typical seasonal patterns raises a red flag for changes in pest activity. Irregular changes in the…
Read MoreWhy Bed Bugs End Up In Beds
The main area when you become infested with bed bugs is your bed. Why is that? Bed Bugs need a host that won’t be disturbed. Bed Bugs are nocturnal (they feed at night) Bed Bugs need to be close to the host. If you feel as if something maybe biting you, the 1st place to…
Read MoreBed Bug Heat Remediation Vs. Chemical
http://www,everythingbedbugs.com is available to address all your bed bug needs. From heat treatments, deep freezing, canine inspections, steam treatments and chemical, Everything Bed Bugs, LLC is equipped to address all your needs. We service Staten Island, New Jersey, PA and parts of Philly. Why not let 30 years of experience go to work for you! …
Read MoreBed Bug Pesticides and Misapplications
In my book “Bite Back” chapter 2, I talk about the misapplication of pesticides by renters for their bed bug issue, especially from foreigners. You would be surprised of how many use the wrong can of pesticides around their apartments. I had one woman show me a can of pesticides labeled for ticks that she…
Read MoreBed Bugs and Hotels
Most hotels especially the major ones do their best to keep their hotels bed bug free. The issue becomes, it happens so fast that the hotel can only react. The infestation usually isn’t major but a couple of stragglers that made it off the luggage. If you come across bed bugs in your hotel room…
Read MoreCan It Happen To Me?
In New Jersey I receive a lot of Bed Bug calls. Believe it or not calls come from new home owners and renters indicating they recently slept in their bed and gotten bitten. Bed Bugs are not as uncommon as you may tend to believe, that’s why a proper inspection for bed bugs is vital…
Read MoreBed Bugs Left Untreated Is Dangerous – Here’s What To Expect
Most people believe you get bed bugs from having an unclean home, however that is not the case. The truth is, bed bugs are not a sign of a dirty home. They are expert hitchhikers, and are usually carried into your home from somewhere else. This can be from guest or places you visit like…
Read MoreCan You Tell Bed Bug Bites From Other Insect Bites?
Learn more about bed bug bites, including what the bites look like and what symptoms to expect. There are a lot of insects in the world. It is estimated that insects outnumber humans 200 million to one. 200 million! That’s a lot of bugs. Fortunately, not all insects bite humans. If they did, we’d all…
Read MoreSigns of a Bed Bug Infestation
The first step in eliminating a bed bug infestation is to know exactly what you’re up against. Many times bed bugs are confused with other biting insects like fleas. Getting a bed bug inspection is the first step in eliminating your infestation. If you are experiencing any of these tell-tale signs of bed bugs schedule…
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