A pest controller has released a grim video of 'one of the worst cases' of bug infestations he's ever seen, revealing that the tenant continued to sleep in the mattress that was crawling with insects. He described his shock as he found out the house was covered in bugs- from the mattress to walls of the property.David Piggott was called to the address in Kingsbury, Brent, last week to reports of a bug infestation within the house. On arriving he found one of the worst cases ever and was shocked by the amount of bugs that were crawling over the

My Bed Bug Finder Wand is a USB rechargeable, flexible camera that extends over 42 inches that easily fits into your travel bag. When you travel, you don't want to take any chances that you and your family will be bitten by bed bugs.My Bed Bug Finder is a must-have for all travelers.My Bed Bug Finder App also enables users to create watch lists of hotels, see nearby and active bed bug incidents, and search for recent bed bug reports.It is currently estimated that one in five people have experienced bed bugs or know someone who has been subjecte

Dubliners could see a surge in some pests, including bed bugs, as Covid restrictions ease, experts have warned.A recent report revealed that infestations were on the rise as the city reopened after lockdown, with a further increase in pests expected leading into the summer.Furthermore, an increase in travel could see the spread of bed bugs.Rodents, wasps, and garden ants topped the list of pests that Rentokil pest control was called out to handle last year in Ireland.Dublin accounted for the majority of pest callouts in 2021, with 42% of the ov

Depending upon who you talked to in 2020 when the pandemic was at its most critical point, the commercial market for pest control was either down, flat, or booming. A year plus later, at this point its fair to say that the majority of PMPs are suggesting that the commercial bed bug market is strong.For many companies, the amount of business that is being generated by commercial customers across the board seems to indicate an uptick.We get pretty heavy bed bug activity, and we have a large commercial division with a lot of hotels and apartments

While bed bug and flea bites may look similar, there are ways to tell them apart. Discover how to spot the difference and tell if its a bed bug or fleasTHINK YOU HAVE BED BUGS?Use BugID to find outRegardless of whether you're dealing with bed bugs or fleas, you want them gone from your home. Now. But before you drive yourself crazy scratching, it's important to know which of the two nearly invisible arthropods you're dealing with. Treatments are necessary in both cases. However, depending on whether you have bed bugs or fleas, the most effectiv

Its never good coming home to an unwanted guest, but if youve ever owned or rented a home its likely you have come across a pest or two.These unwanted visitors make your home less comfortable, from a minor inconvenience to a vacate-the-premises situation. But as the seasons change, which pest is the most common in your area?If you are worried about pest problems in your property experts advise you deal with it quickly to stop the situation getting worse.READ MORE:Mum of four finds 'spider egg' in bunch of Tesco bananas A new study by Confused.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. If you find yourself with itchy and red bites on your body, you may have bed bugs.Pest control company Terminix notes that bed bugs are a nasty and uncomfortable problem and signs and symptoms of an infestation can be hard to detect at first. To the untrained eye, bites from bed bugs could be confused with other insects.The common bed bug has long been a pest -- feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). New York City recently ra

What tenants should know about landlords' responsibility for bed bugs in rental properties.Bed bug problem? It happens to even the best of apartments. Bed bugs can catch a ride in your suitcase or used furniture (beware of second hand mattresses!) or on your clothing. The critters can even travel from another apartment in your building. Positively identifying bed bugs is best left to a professional, but if you want to learn more, there are many resources about bed bugs available (the Environmental Protection Agency has a particularly good bed b

Googling how to get rid of bed bugs can mean one of two things; either you have bed bugs and need to do something about it, or youre not sure if you have them and want to take precautions. Whichever the case, dont worry: We'll take you through everything you need to know about bed bugs, from where they come from to how to tell if you have them, to how to get rid of them. Because knowing how to clean a mattress just isnt enough.Bed bugs arent something you should be embarrassed about its actually still a very common problem. The good news is yo

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. As more Americans begin to travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bed bugs are also hitching rides across the country and some cities are seeing a surge in bed bugs more than others.Orkin, a company that provides essential pest control services, ranked the cities where bed bugs have been most reported. Its list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from Dec. 1, 2020, through Nov. 30, 2021. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments

Out of all the rankings weve wrote about so far, this may very well be one of the least flattering.A city in Pennsylvania has just been deemed by Orkin the second-most infested with bed bugs in the entire U.S. of A.Philly Voice reports that Orkinin releasing its annual Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List for 2022took a look to see which locations around the country requested the most bed bug treatments between December 2020 and November 2021.Number two on said list is Philadelphia.The listwhich counted both commercial and residential buildings who had r

Axios on facebookAxios on twitterAxios on linkedinAxios on emailData: Orkin; Chart: Baidi Wang/AxiosIt's not the most appealing list to be on, but facts are facts: Columbus is apparently a hotspot for bed bugs.Driving the news: Columbus ranks No. 9 on Orkin's 2022 Top 50 Bed Bugs Cities list, joined by two other Ohio cities in the top 10.What they did: Orkin tracked metro areas where the pest control company performed the most bed bug treatments between Dec. 1, 2020 and Nov. 30, 2021.The bottom line: Cover your mattresses, vacuum often and get

Bug bites are common and can come from bedbugs, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures. Many bites require nothing more than wound care at home, but others require medical attention.Insect bites often cause an inflamed lump or spot on the skin, which may itch or change color. In lighter skin, many bug bites cause redness. In darker skin, they may cause the skin to turn purple or dark brown.Correctly identifying the type of bug bite someone has is important for knowing how to treat it, particularly if they develop systemic symptoms afte

Bed bugs can spread quickly, especially when their extermination is not being handled by a professional. A team of pest control experts have quite a bit of tools available to them which they can use to eradicate bed bugs with ease. However, the knowledge and expertise of each team can differ. As a result of this, one should always consider calling a service that is known for having years of experience in successfully getting rid of pests and bed bugs.Hi-Tech Pest Control is one such company that provides pest control and bug elimination service