You are afraid of bed bugs and would die if you got them. But what if you do get bed bugs? Learn what to look for and what to do when you find bed bugs. Think back over the last several weeks – when did you first notice something? Perhaps a pattern began to emerge … Continue reading »
Mar
16
‘I Have Bed Bugs’ Heard In Schools; Now What?
Elementary schools in the United States have recently discovered bed bugs that have hitch hiked from student’s homes. You can imagine no one raised their hand to state, “I have bed bugs.” But the administration has to do something so after finding these horrible pests, the schools decided that all back packs would be banned. … Continue reading »
Jan
22
Top 50 Bed Bug Cities – Got Greenbug?
Keep in mind that Greenbug for People kills AND repels bed bugs so you don’t have to get grossed out by this list. Greenbug works! But for informational purposes, the list of the Top 50 Bed Bug Infested Cities in the United States (based on number of calls to treat bed bugs in the last … Continue reading »
Jan
05
Got Bed Bugs? Keep Your Stuff!
If you find bed bugs, do not panic and throw all your belongings away. Granted the thought of your stuff harboring blood sucking parasites is pretty revolting but then again, so is the thought of having to replace everything you own. Just as you can get really dirty and then take a shower to clean … Continue reading »
Jan
02
Are You Safe From Bed Bugs in 2013?
Are you safe from Bed Bugs? How do you really know? Here are a few sobering facts to help you realize how safe you actually are – or not. – Only 80% of the population has a reaction to bed bugs. That means you could have them and not even know it! – These parasites … Continue reading »
Nov
19
Synthetic Pesticides Are Slowly Killing Us
A pesticide is defined as “a chemical preparation for destroying pests”. The key word here is ‘destroy’ which is to injure beyond repair; annihilate; extinguish; kill. This is a black and white issue here – a pesticide is not used to make pests slightly uncomfortable and to kindly encourage them to go elsewhere, it is … Continue reading »
Oct
23
A Well Fed Bed Bug Can Become Many Bed Bugs Quickly
A recent study from the University of Florida reveals a shocking truth: the more bed bugs feed, the more eggs they produce. Now far be it from me to ridicule modern science, but isn’t that one of the basic laws of Nature when the purpose of life is to procreate? The better the feeding, the … Continue reading »
Oct
17
For School Nurses: How to Correctly Identify Bed Bugs
A few sobering thoughts to begin with: • The likelihood of coming into contact with bed bugs within the next three years is statistically 100%. • One pregnant bed bug introduced into your home can become more than 4000 within two months. • Bed bugs can live up to a year between meals. • Only … Continue reading »
Feb
23
How Are Bed Bugs Controlled?
Bed bug news is typically bad – somewhere has an infestation and they can’t get rid of it. Schools seem especially vulnerable right now. We’ve been successfully killing bugs for decades yet this parasitic monster is really putting up a fight. What do most ‘professional’ companies use? There seems to be such a problem in … Continue reading »
Feb
19
Green Pest Control Works & You Can Do-It-Yourself!
Let’s just assume for a minute that you’ve discovered extensive damage due to Drywood Termites. Or better yet – you’ve got an advanced Bed Bug infestation! Aaaagh! Both of these are a nightmare and you are convinced you can’t do it alone – you are going to need professional help. You have no choice but … Continue reading »