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Industry pros share tips to beat bed bugs
Fifteen industry suppliers report on their bed bug solutions, insights and what the future holds for this industry segment and...
Be proactive to alleviate customer fears about indoor biting pests
Even without confirmed infestations, be proactive so you can alleviate customer fears about indoor biting pests, especially bed bugs.
Libraries can be surprisingly susceptible to bed bug infestations
Libraries can be surprisingly susceptible to infestations. With patrons spending extended periods among books and furniture, the risk of bed...
Look beyond in homes, hotels for bed bugs
Beyond homes and hotels, consider places where people frequently rest when looking for bed bugs, says Anna Berry, BCE, of...
Early detection, intervention to treat bed bugs
Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, says early detection and intervention are key to treating bed bugs.
Tips to prevent bed bugs
Joseph Latino, of Allergy Technologies, shares tips to prevent bed bugs.
3 tips for the best bed bug service
Matt Remmen, of Envu, gives three tips to provide the highest-quality bed bug service.
Don’t let bed bugs mess with your head
Dr. Nina Jenkins, of Aprehend, says not to get drawn into treating accounts that have had several treatments already.
Indentify the source of bed bug infestations
"That’s why the key to a successful control program begins with a thorough inspection to identify the source or sources...
4 steps to ensure effective bed bug treatment
Dr. Chris Keefer, BCE, of Syngenta, shares four steps to ensure effective bed bug treatment.
Preventing large bed bug infestations
Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, shares how to prevent large bed bug infestations, including low-income housing, shelters and elderly...
Tips to avoid bringing bed bugs home
Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, of Neogen, says recognizing early signs of bed bugs' presence can be crucial in preventing infestations.
Introducing a 25(b) product into your service protocol
Michael Boyd, of Ensystex, says introducing a 25(b) product into your service protocol will ensure proper rotation occurs to minimize...
Review bed bug treatment protocols
Dr. Joe Argentine, of BASF, says it's good for pest management professionals to review current treatment protocols.
Assessment-based pest management to treat bed bugs
Tommy Powell, of MGK, shares how assessment-based pest management can be used to treat bed bugs.