Bed bugs are a growing problem throughout the United States and college dorms and off-campus apartments have been hot spots for bed bug activity. The constant turn-over of students and the movement of used furniture have likely heightened the infestation rates in these environments. Despite the summer hiatus, bed bugs continue to exist in college dorms because the bloodsuckers are able to abstain from feasting on their required blood meal for over a year. These tenacious bugs can easily wait until the next school term for a new batch of student to arrive. New York City pest control experts say that it’s important to protect yourself from bed bugs upon your arrival at any college campus.

Protect-A-Bed is a leading manufacturer of mattress encasements. They offer a wide variety of bed bug encasement products to protect you from becoming the victim of these bloodsucking critters. As a means of keeping college students safe this school year, Protect-A-Bed has launched the “Healthy Sleep Zone Back to School Sweepstake.” Participants can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win a variety of Protect-A-Bed products that focus on the “Student Bedding Protection Kit” which is specifically geared to help college bound students fight potential bed bug infestations. You can enter the sweepstakes online on the Protect-A-Bed website. There will be drawings held on August 12th, 19th, 26th, and September 2nd, so hurry and fill out the simple online entry form!

If you don’t happen to be one of the lucky winners, no need to fret, Stern Environmental Group has all of the Protect-A-Bed bed bug products that you will need for your college bound student and for your home as well. Stop by our website to see our huge selection of mattress and box spring encasements, crib encasements, pillow encasements, and mattress and disposal bags.