Continuing from Wednesday…

•       Across the board, pest control companies have seen a dramatic increase in bed bug calls over the past few years, which is not really surprising to hear.  Pest control professionals think that the lack of pest control products and methods, increased travel, and the lack of awareness and precautions taken by people have helped the bloodsuckers continue on their worldwide resurgence.

•       Pest control experts report higher bed bug problems in urban and suburban areas in comparison to rural areas.  This is not surprising because rural areas are less likely to have areas where people live close together and the population is much smaller as well.

•       The survey revealed that bed bugs are the most difficult pest to treat, surpassing all other types of pests that can be found on the interior and exterior of a structure.  Because bed bugs are able to hide in the tiniest crack or crevice and will infest walls, ceilings, furniture, carpeting, wood floors, fabrics, books, electronics, etc., bed bug infestations usually require multiple treatments in order to fully achieve eradication.

•       Pest control professionals reported that 99% of clients with bed bugs were “upset and concerned” when they had an infestation.  Who can blame them?  Nobody wants to live with an insect that sucks their blood while they sleep!

The National Pest Management Association believes that we are on the verge of a world-wide bed bug pandemic.  People must become aware of the dangers of bed bugs to prevent bed bug infestations as they do not discriminate against who they hitchhike with or who they attack.  Public awareness and education is the key living a bed bug free lifestyle.

Consumers will benefit from visiting the NPMA’s website where they will gain useful information about choosing a qualified pest control professional in their area simply by entering a zip code or Canadian postal code.  For New York or New Jersey pest control services, contact Stern Environmental Group.