Bedbugs are gifted hitchhikers. They don’t hop or fly but they sure can crawl, especially when motivated by the promise of a good hiding place, such as your checked baggage. While your bag is in the plane’s cargo hold bedbugs “may have hitchhiked on someone else’s luggage on the plane and transferred to yours,” suggests […]
Question: We are planning a trip to New York City next summer. Is there a list of bedbug-free hotels? How can we protect ourselves? – S. Penza, Camarillo Answer: Bedbugs have become such an issue that several websites have sprung up to help travelers scope out hotels at their destination. Check outBedbugregistry.com andBedbugreports.com, and also look at TripAdvisor.com (search
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If you’ve traveled recently or even stayed overnight with a friend or relative, you’re at an increased risk for bed bugs. In fact, Austin is one of the top cities in the country with a bed bug problem. It ranks in the top 15, nationally, along with Dallas and Houston. Local pest control experts tell
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KXAN NBC (AUSTIN, TX) – Austin Energy isn’t the only business experiencing a bed bug problem, they’re all over town. “They know no boundaries” says Sarah McElwee of Pest Management, Inc.
A new method of bed bug control is being used by exterminators in Austin, Texas – bed bug K-9 inspection. Highly-trained bed bug dogs like Bernie and Lucy of Pest Management, Inc., are used by pest control companies to sniff out bed bugs hidden in furniture and walls. These K-9 units are used mostly for
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Students at a Central Texas elementary school received an unexpected wildlife lesson this week when bats were spotted around their campus. These small winged creatures can carry and spread a whole host of diseases, and when a school finds bats, the problem needs to be managed quickly. That’s exactly what Manor Independent School District is
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When people think of pests, they typically think of bugs or rodents first. However, birds can be more than just a nuisance, they can be a health problem or damage property when a flock of birds congregate. For example, pigeons are creating a problem around county buildings in Odessa, Texas leaving behind excrement everywhere. And a few
These Are the U.S. Cities With the Worst Bed Bug Infestations The new list produced by Orkin was released Monday, is based on the most residential and commercial treatments for the seed-sized bloodsuckers from December 2016 to November 2017 and reflects a rising number of infestations across the U.S. Top Ten Cities For Bed Bugs:
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There’s no question that fire ants are a problem in the south. The invasive species costs Texas more than $1 billion in damage a year, according to a recent Texas A&M University study. Fire ants can cause damage to electrical equipment, harm birds and livestock, and they are very aggressive when disturbed. Fire ant bites can
Now that the holidays are coming to an end please remember that Pest Management is always here to help. If you think you may have signs of bed bugs, please contact our office and for a free inspection at 855-340-9710. When traveling: Personally, inspect a hotel luggage stand for bed bugs. Inspect all rooms
