Getting Rid of Those Sandy Bedbugs

  Of all the pests that are in Sandy, those pesky bedbugs may be the most controversial. They are the most adaptable, they have the ability to do the most damage, and they are very difficult to get rid of once they have made a home of your residence. However, you have some options on your side. Here are some … Read More

Identifying Bedbugs in Your Home

Cimex lectularius — otherwise known as the common bed bug is a true bug in the order Hemiptera. If you do not like insects, the bed bug will soon become the bug you hate the most. These are predators of humans. They target humans and feed on our blood. Few other organisms are human specific. Those others include lice and mosquitoes. … Read More

Arizona Law Details Protocol for Bed Bug Infestations

When it comes to helping your friend move, you may want to think twice before accepting that freebie couch, mattress or love seat. The free furniture may come with some unwanted hitchhikers: bed bugs. Bed bugs (and their eggs) can live on these items, as well as clothing and other upholstered items, and will happily become permanent roommates with you … Read More

How to Control the Spread of Bed Bugs

When it comes to infestations, few pests are more dreaded than bedbugs. While there are many myths surrounding bedbugs, these pests are always a nuisance and they can be extremely difficult to get rid of on your own. Follow these tips to prevent the spread of a bedbug infestation and learn how you can take back your home if a … Read More

How to Tell the Difference Between Wasps and Bees

Though both are feared for their painful strings, wasps and bees are separated by 130 million years of evolution that has brought about differences in behavior, anatomy and nest structure. Bees are an essential part of the life cycle of many plants while wasps and hornets do not pollinate and when found nearby are often a nuisance to humans. There … Read More

Preventing Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are pesky creatures that are difficult to detect due to their microscopic size, almost impossible to eliminate on your own because of their infamous resiliency to bug sprays and chemicals, and financially crippling as a result of hiring a professional exterminator and oftentimes having to replace beds, bed linens, furniture, and clothing. However, with all that said, it … Read More

How to Deal With Bed Bugs

Discovering an infestation of bed bugs is one of every homeowner’s worst nightmares. Unfortunately, misguided efforts to get rid of a bed bug problem can actually make the infestation worse. This guide will discuss the best methods for removing bed bugs from your home. Stop the Spread The first thing to do upon discovering a bed bug infestation is to … Read More

Preventing Bed Bugs in Your Home After Traveling

As summer approaches, thoughts of summer vacations and travel come to mind. Unfortunately, when you travel you could bring back more than just souvenirs and a great tan. Summer travel is a prime time to bed bugs to hitch a ride home with many families. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. You can prevent bed bugs from coming … Read More

Top Pests We Deal With Each Summer

We all deal with pests, no matter where in the southwest we live. From west to east, the pests are different, but the aggravation is the same! Here are some of the top pests we all deal with each summer. Salt Lake City: Bees Bees are such a problem in Salt Lake City that they actually have a minor league baseball … Read More

6 Tips for Preventing Bed Bugs

  Bed bugs are becoming a larger problem in many places, and you have probably dealt with them at least once. Here are seven ways to prevent them and hold them off until you can call a pest control specialist to wipe them out for good. Change Your Bedsheets Every Three Days Make sure that you change your bedsheets at … Read More

Bedbugs are More Common Than You Think

  The use of DDT, before it was banned, nearly succeeded in eradicating bedbugs in the United States during the 1940s. Unfortunately, that chemical may have also been partially responsible for the bedbug developing an increased resistance to insecticides, which has resulted in a resurgence of the seemingly omnipresent pest. Increasingly, bedbugs are being reported all over the country.  They … Read More

Prevent Fleas and Ticks from Entering Your Home

  There is nothing worse than a flea or tick infestation of your home. These disease carrying parasites spread illness by latching onto skin and feeding off blood. Severe flea and tick infestations can cause anemia in smaller animals, and fleas can also spread cat-scratch fever, typhus and the plague to humans, while ticks are the transmitter of Lyme disease. … Read More

When You Should Call an Exterminator for Bed Bugs

Many people are horrified when they see bed bugs in their home, and for good reason. Not only can bed bugs cause itching and loss of sleep due to their bites, but they can also be incredibly difficult to get rid of. If you suspect you have bed bugs in your home, here are a few reasons why you should … Read More

How to Prevent and Control Bed Bug Problems in the Home

Bed Bug Control in Houston – How to Prevent Dealing with bed bugs is frustrating and many people are not aware they have them until it is too late. Homeowners would be wise to contact the professionals for bed bug control in Houston if they have a suspicion. This pest was common in the early part of the 20th century, … Read More

Do I Have Bed Bugs?

That little saying “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite” that mom or dad used to say, making you giggle as you crawled into bed is no longer funny. Incorrectly considered a problem of just the poor or unclean, the problem of bed bugs in the United States also spans to affluent neighborhoods and top-rated facilities. How … Read More

Differences Between Bed Bug Bites & Common Insect Bites

Waking up itchy from a bug bite is a common fear we all share since we don’t know what was behind the irritation. Thankfully, we’re going to cover some common bug bites so you can identify what it was (and how to take further action). With this being said, here’s a look at the difference between bed bug bites and common insect bites. Mosquito Bites … Read More

Bed Bugs Heat Treatment

  Bed bugs can quickly become a costly nightmare if not handled appropriately. However, methods of extermination have been created to eliminate the problem quickly – and efficiently – without prolonged sleep loss due to bed bug occupancy. With this being said, we’re providing excellent information regarding heat treatment and bed bug extermination that not only saves you money, but … Read More

How to Know if Your Home Has Bed Bugs

The only way to know if you have bed bugs is if you see the actual bedbugs themselves. While bite-marks may also indicate that you have suffered a long dreadful night of being the meal of an insect, do not automatically think that the bites you suffered came from bed bugs. There may be so many explanations about how you … Read More

Check out Preventive Pest Control on TV!

Chesley Elkins, the general manager at Preventive Pest Control in Albuquerque, NM was featured on 2 KASA providing simple tips on preventing pests as spring arrives. Mr. Elkins discusses the pest threats that exist in New Mexico and how you can protect your  businesses and homes this spring.