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Do You Have Bed Bugs or a Bed Bug “Faker”?

Do You Have Bed Bugs or a Bed Bug "Faker"?
Do You Have Bed Bugs or a Bed Bug “Faker”?

You think you might have bed bugs, but you’re not completely sure. The fact that you have doubts is a good thing. A bed bug infestation is a real problem, and it’s one that can literally keep you up at night for months.

But it’s possible that you don’t even have bed bugs at all. There are several other pests that look just like them. As your NJ pest control specialists, we’d like you to know more about them.

Bugs That Look Like Bed Bugs

Your “bed bug” problem might be something else entirely. This might be a relief, but it also might worry you that it could be something much worse. The first step is to properly identify what the pest is. These are the bugs that are often mistaken for bed bugs:

– The spider beetle

– Cockroach nymphs

– Bat Bugs

– Carpet beetle

– Book lice

Before you panic, you should talk with a NJ pest control specialist. They will be able to tell you exactly what type of problem you have.

Your NJ Pest Control Experts Are Here to Help

At Stern Environmental, we understand how it feels when you think you might have a bed bug problem. In reality, that could be what you’re dealing with, but you’ll want it diagnosed by a professional. We can help you with that, as well as help you with their extermination. Please contact us to learn more.

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Bed Bugs: What You Really Need to Know Part Two

Bed Bugs: What You Really Need to Know
Bed Bugs: What You Really Need to Know

Identifying bed bugs can be a challenge as their life cycle is in multiple stages. A female can lay anywhere from 200 to 500 eggs during her lifetime, which averages 1 to 5 eggs each day. Her tiny eggs are white and about 1/20 of an inch long.

Once hatched, the babies, known as nymphs, will progress through five stages. Each stage requires the nymph to feed on a host’s blood in order to move to the next stage of development.

How long it takes a nymph to reach adulthood depends on two basic requirements: food sources (blood) and moderate temperatures ranging from 70 degrees to 82 degrees. The presence of these two conditions determines each bug’s progression, which can range from five weeks to four months.

As the nymphs transition into adults, the cycle continuously repeats itself creating more bed bugs to hide in your home and feed during the day or at night while you’re asleep.

When an infestation occurs, there are options to consider to rid your home of an infestation. One sure fire way is to use our bed bug freeze treatment to stop the problem in its tracks.

Give us a call at Stern Environmental Group to schedule an appointment for one of our professional bed bug specialists to inspect your home and discuss the bed bug freeze treatment as an option to eliminate your pests.

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Oh Yes, the EPA Says There is a Right Way to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

There's a Right and Wrong Way to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
There’s a Right and Wrong Way to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

A bed bug infestation in your home or business can turn into an uncomfortable itching session sooner or later. When bed bugs invade your property, immediate steps must be taken to eliminate these bloodsucking pests and treat infested areas.

Tips from the Environmental Protection Agency

If you’re going to attempt to rid your property of bed bugs on your own, it’s highly recommend that you carefully follow these safety tips, provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.

• Only use pesticides that have been approved by the EPA. If the product does not carry a registration number from the EPA, which is found on the label, then the product has not been determined to kill bed bugs.

• Never use a pesticide that hasn’t been approved for eliminating bed bugs.

• Never assume you know how to use the product. Read the label from top to bottom to ensure you follow all applicable safety steps and properly use the product. This includes where it can be used, under what conditions, overexposure, and any harmful effects to humans and pets.

• Using both heat and cold techniques are options for NYC pest control. These methods are best administered by a professional NYC pest control company with technicians skilled in the proper use of specialized equipment.

To treat your home or business with the latest techniques and innovations, contact the Stern Environmental Group for immediate assistance from qualified experts in pest control.

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Decrease Bed Bug Infestations by Heating the Exterior of Suitcases

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Avoid Bed Bug Infestations with PackTite SC

Bed bugs are a major nuisance not only at home but for travelers around the world. The bugs pose an uncomfortable situation as their bites are extremely itchy and create unbecoming rashes. For some, bed bug bites result in an allergic reaction.

New Studies

Innovations are coming out to help travelers deal with the bed bug scene. For example, it has been determined that when bed bugs are subjected to heat on the outside of luggage, the vast majority of the bugs are eliminated. Heat has become a promising tool for professional NYC bed bug exterminators.

The research was conducted using soft-sided suitcases where bed bugs often hitch rides. Male bed bugs were placed on the outside and then they were exposed to heat. In less than 10 minutes, all but one of the 250 bed bugs had been killed.

It was also determined that bed bugs placed on the outside of the luggage and left at room temperature for 24 hours were not as active as might be expected. In this study, only three percent of the bed bugs moved inside the luggage supporting the observation that the use of heat has a positive impact on decreasing the spread of bed bugs.

For help with bed bug eradication, our NYC bed bug exterminator techniques use top-of-the-line techniques and equipment. For more information on how to deal with pests, contact us at Stern Environmental Group.

 

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Just How Problematic is the Bed Bug Chemical Resistance Phenomena

Bed Bugs are Increasingly Resistant to Pesticides
Bed Bugs are Increasingly Resistant to Pesticides

Bed bug problems are on the rise in the NJ area and around the USA thanks to these pests’ ability to resist common sprays. Researchers found that bed bugs have developed resistance to sprays that contain neonicotinoids, which are the most common chemicals used in insecticides.

Increased Resistance to Insecticides

Scientists discovered that bed bugs are increasingly able to survive exposure to neonicotinoids, making it much more difficult to eradicate these pests. In terms of concentration levels, researchers found that the effective dose has increased by up to 1,000 times. This has led scientists to push for bed bug eradication measures that focus on using non-chemical methods.

Bed bugs in the 1940s and 1950s were typically killed with DDT and other kinds of insecticides with powerful chemicals. However, these pests developed a resistance to these chemicals, as well as the follow-on chemical, pyrethroid, that was successful for a while. Over the years, bed bugs have continued to evolve a resistance to new chemicals that were developed, produced, and then in turn had a relatively short term of success.

Our NJ bed bug specialists are one step ahead of these pests. Our methods don’t rely on chemicals to get rid of bed bugs.

Take steps to prevent your business from having to deal with a bed bug invasion. Our NJ bed bug specialists can make sure your business is well-protected from these pests all year round.