Buckle Up, Ants Have Invaded this Airplane
Ants are normally a concern when you have a picnic or backyard barbecue, but do you need to worry about them when you fly? Passengers on a recent flight ended up dealing with an unexpected ant infestation on board. Airplane Ants...
What do Rutgers Entomologists Want You to Know About Bed Bug Dispersion – Part Two
Our last post covered the findings of a research team from Rutgers University, which studied the way bed bugs move from apartment to apartment. What do these findings mean for bed bug control? Apartment building owners should...
Virginia Tech Entomology Professor Finds Practical Solution for Cockroach Infestations
Cockroaches are among the more common types of pests that show up NJ homes. These big bugs can quickly multiply and create an out-of-control infestation if they’re left alone. Those who have them should get help from pest control...
Bed Bugs Found More Frequently on International Flights
Bed bugs have made appearances on buses and subways, and they’re now showing up on airplanes. Passengers on Air India flights out of Newark have had to deal with these pests recently. Keep what happened to these travelers in mind...
Study Offers Evidence that Bed Bugs Can Transmit the Chagas Disease Pathogen to Humans
Bed bugs have a well-earned reputation for being a nuisance, but could they also be a health risk? In addition to the itchy bites these bugs cause, scientists have found evidence that they could also potentially spread Chagas...
Hotel Reputations Are Damaged by Social Media Notices of Bed Bug Problems
Bed bugs aren’t just causing problems for hotel guests. They’re also causing major headaches for hotel owners thanks to complaints on social media. These very public posts can quickly damage a hotel’s reputation, but professional...
Do You Have Bed Bugs? How to Do an Inspection
When you think you might have a bed bug problem, it’s important to find out for sure. Early detection of these pests helps prevent them from causing a widespread infestation in your home. You can check around your home for signs...
November 27th is the Global Bed Bug Summit
The rise in bed bug incidents all over the world is causing pest control experts to learn as much as possible about these pests and the best ways to fight them. The annual Global Bed Bug Summit provides a place for pest control...