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In July 2010, the National Pest Management Association, reported that nearly 20% of surveyed exterminators found bed bugs in commercial office buildings. The fact that bed bugs can be found in any office place whether big or small is a...

Bed bugs can be a devastating experience for both families and homeowners. For landlords, property owners and managers, not being proactive enough when it comes to tackling the issue of bed bugs in their properties can result in dire financial...

New York’s City Council recently passed a new law regarding bed bug infestation. But some say the legislation goes too far, and will only create new hassles for landlords who already face a slew of regulations in order to stay in...

We here at Bed Bug Finders, LLC love animals. By day, our bed bug dogs Ruby, Pasha, and Bullet sniff out bed bugs to keep you safe. By night, they are great animal companions, enjoying a dog's life at home. So we want to help other dogs as well...

There are many issues involving tenants and landlords that can cause conflict. Bed bug treatment is one of them. In some parts of the United States, there are currently little or no laws concerning what apartment managers and owners should do...

Bed bugs have become a big problem again in recent years in the United States. Unlike cockroaches, which are attracted to messy homes, lack of cleanliness has little to do with attracting bed bugs. Unfortunately, bed bugs have infested a number...

The return of bed bugs to the American landscape is something building managers and landlords like yourself should be aware of. And not just be aware, but try to stop in your residential properties. Being proactive in finding and stopping bed...

Bed bugs used to only be remembered from being part of that "Good night/sleep tight/don't let the bed bugs bite" saying. But in recent years, the pests have made a comeback, which is unfortunate to anybody who wants to have a good night's...

If you pay attention to television at all, you may have heard about how bed bug dogs can potentially sniff out annoying pests, and help humans get rid of bed bugs. But not all bed bug dogs are alike, or as qualified. In canine terms, it's like...

New York is known for being one of the most diverse cities in the world. From the people, to the cuisine, to the clothing, there are so many different ethnicities, food choices, and apparel styles that it boggles the mind. Believe it or not,...

Most people who have dogs know how intelligent the animals can be.  Dogs are smarter – and easier to train -- than many other animals, including cats. There is a reason that dogs work at a variety of jobs, from K9 cops to service dogs, while...

Dogs – they can do it all. These days, you see dogs doing a variety of things you would never have thought they were capable. Dogs do everything from skateboarding and providing therapeutic paws-itivity to humans, to just being all-around...

Do it yourself, or DIY, may be a great idea when it comes to things like refinishing a coffee table or hemming a skirt. When it comes to treatment for bed bugs, though, the results are very mixed. The Washington Post recently wrote about an...

Bed bugs are a nuisance – there is a reason “don’t let the bed bugs bite” became such a popular expression over the years. And the human eye cannot easily spot them. Not only is the adult bed bug only the size of an apple seed, but the...

Just thinking about bed bugs on your clothing is enough to make you itch, isn't it? It is a frightening thought. Unfortunately, it could happen to you. If you travel and stay in a hotel room that is infested with bed bugs, you could potentially...

Bed bugs are some of the worst pests around. So you might wonder if it is safe to buy used furniture, given the possibility that bed bugs could already be in the furniture. And it is a real possibility. The adult bed bugs are only the size of...

Bed bugs are a real nuisance. The small insects are hard to find – and to get rid of – and they can bite people – and pets. They also are not just found in beds – they can be all over your house, in cracks and crevices throughout the...

You know that bed bugs are a nuisance. But do you know your rights, if you are a tenant, when it comes to bed bugs? There are some important things that you need to know when it comes to dealing with your rights as a tenant and what that means...

Having bed bugs in your home is a nightmare situation as it is. Getting bitten by bed bugs is even worse. So how do you treat bed bug bites? We’ve collected some helpful tips from experienced professionals in the pest control industry to...

Bed bugs are known to be a pest that bites people, destroys their sleep and ruins their peace of mind, but it has generally been assumed that they do not carry disease.  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has said that “bed bugs are not...

Those of us who live in Connecticut, Westchester or areas throughout New York have some great things to enjoy – decent weather for much of the year, terrific arts to see, and plenty of fun things to do. But we also have a lot on our plates,...

If you watch the local news, read the papers, surf the internet, or even just check social media frequently, you may have heard about the resurgence of bed bugs in recent years. Bed bugs were once thought to be on the run in the United States,...

When you are looking for a new place to live, whether it is renting an apartment or buying a home of your own, you have many concerns about the property. For example, you may be worried about finding a studio or one-bedroom apartment to fit...

Summer is over, fall is here, and now winter is coming. And that means that for most of the country, especially in areas like New York and Connecticut, temperatures are about to take a dive from the heat of summer to the winds of winter. Colder...

Having bed bugs in your home is one of the most embarrassing things that could happen to you. After all, the stereotype of bed bugs is that the pests only show up in trashy, poor, dirty and messy homes. Some people think that bed bugs are...

Going through a bed bug infestation is arguably one of the more traumatic experiences you may ever have in your home. After all, those pesky pests not only are bloodsucking cretins whose bites can cause unsightly reactions on your skin, but the...

Recently, there have been a slew of recent stories in the news – especially in New York City – about bed bugs invading public transportation.  There were 21 reports just last month of bed bugs in New York City subways. According to the New...

Living and working in a big city like New York can be a bit of a nightmare as it is. You have to run for the train (or bus, or the ferry), deal with cranky commuters and assorted weird characters, and sit (or stand) in cramped quarters. And, of...

Imagine if you had bed bugs in your home – and crawling on your body – for over 20 years. Now imagine that you had no side effects of bed bugs – no itch or rash or creepy feelings. That is what happened to an octogenarian in Singapore,...

If you have seen the headlines in the news, you may be aware about how bed bugs have infested homes and hotels and hospitals, and now even places like subway cars and schools have seen the insects show up. Yet many of us only knew about bed...

Bed bugs are a nuisance, to be sure – in this country, the bed bug history has been one of the pests infesting areas and biting people. The life cycle of a bed bug is never pleasant for humans – and even pets that may have been bitten by...

It is summertime, and you may notice some weird red marks or welts on your body. It could be from a mosquito – those pests are notoriously rampant at this time of year. It could be from your laundry detergent. Some people are highly allergic...

Some people think of bed bugs as a nuisance that only low income people may have to face. However, as a bed bug expert could tell you, the reality is that whether people live in a rundown tenement, or a swanky co-op, they may have to deal with...

The winter weather conditions this year, especially in the Northeastern part of the United States, have been simply brutal. New Yorkers and New Englanders have tired of shoveling snowfall after snowfall, and bundling up from the cold day after...

For a variety of reasons, there are a rising number of reports of bed bugs throughout the country, and Connecticut has also seen its share of increased bed bug reports. Bed bugs are on the increase due to a variety of reasons, including the...

Tenants at an apartment building in California are tired of bed bugs invading their home. Now they are fighting back against their landlord in court. NBCBayArea.com reports that residents of the Rosemont Apartments in Concord, California, a...

When you go to the movies, you want to watch a good flick, snack on some popcorn, and scream if it’s a horror movie. Unfortunately for one Wisconsin moviegoer, there was something really frightening at the movie theater -- bed...

A low-income housing complex for seniors is reportedly infested with bed bugs, and residents are spitting mad. The Newark Star-Ledger spoke with over a dozen residents regarding their complaints. Richmond Towers, a senior housing complex in...

You expect bed bugs to infest homes and hotels, but you do not expect to see them at an police emergency facility. Yet that is exactly what happened at the St. Louis Police Department’s 911 call center. The emergency center was "cleared out"...

There have been some stories in the news as of late about homes catching on fire due to faulty bed bug treatments. In Woodbury, New Jersey, people trying to get rid of bed bugs in their home used some unorthodox methods and caused two...

Summertime is a time when many people may be moving, and may be disposing of their beds. But in many cities, including New York City, it is not just a good idea to wrap up your bed or futon in plastic before leaving it on the street for the...

Bed bugs are not only in beds – they can also be on your bus. That is not exactly a comforting thought the next time you have to take public transportation. The city of Edmonton, Canada is facing an issue of possible bed bug infestations on...

Imagine moving into a new apartment – only to be greeted by bed bugs, and to be bitten literally hundreds of times. That is what happened to Faika Shaaban when she moved into an Annapolis apartment in 2011. This occurred even though her...

High school students who recently got a great opportunity to visit a college and compete in a science competition unfortunately saw something very unwelcome -- bed bugs. Three students from a Pittsburgh high school who were visiting the school...

The next time you go to a hospital, you may find something a little extra in the hospital bed -- bed bugs! According to a recent survey by the National Pest Management Association, over a third of the pest management companies surveyed have...

People who live in a Connecticut public housing complex have some unwelcome visitors -- bed bugs. Residents of Community Towers, a Meriden, CT public housing building, tell WTNH that their residence is infested with bed bugs. Now they are...

Here is another reason why you should never try to remove bed bugs from your home by yourself. Not only is over-the-counter bed bug spray ineffective in getting rid of the bugs, but the chemicals could potentially cause a fire. ABC on Your...

Las Vegas firefighters are hot about something – that their local firehouse is reportedly infested with bed bugs, KTNV.com reports. Firefighters at Fire Station 20 in the Sunrise Manor neighborhood told the TV station that they have been...

Could the kidney bean leaf provide a natural way to trap bed bugs? That is what renowned entomologists at the University of Kentucky and the University of California are studying. The researchers recently published an article in the Journal of...

What is the future of the bed bug? A new conference intends to answer that question. Three pest management agencies -- the National Pest Management Association, the Greater Chicago Pest Management Alliance and the Illinois Pest Control...

The state of Connecticut is considering legislation to help combat bed bugs.  The bill, entitled “An Act Concerning the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Regarding Bed Bug Infestation", would establish legal...

One state is looking into a unique way of dealing with an increasing bed bug problem – asking for information on bed bugs in exchange for privacy. Governing.com reports that the state of Oregon is working on a bill that could help the state...

A pre-med student in Michigan reportedly tried to stay in a local hotel to avoid driving in a winter snowstorm, but ended up with bed bugs instead. WWJ Newsradio 950 talked with the Wayne State University student under condition of anonymity....

A recent ABCNews.com story claimed that Chicago was the Number 1 city for bed bugs, with Detroit, Los Angeles, Denver, and Cincinnati rounding out the top five. According to the list, which a bed bug control business devised, New York City is...

A woman who claimed that she suffered 25 bed bug bites after an ill-fated hotel visit is suing for over $7 million in damages. The Westchester Journal-News reports that Yvonne Rollins, a 56-year-old Spring Valley, New York woman, is suing...

Looks like some New York City bed bugs had some high-end tastes. Some bed bugs recently showed up at the Wall Street Journal’s offices. According to Capital New York, some of the unwanted pests showed up in the Manhattan-based newspaper’s...

A Connecticut nursing home recently had to evict some unwelcome visitors – bed bugs. The Litchfield News reports that Rose Haven, a Litchfield nursing home, recently became infested with the pests. Brian Bedard of Apple Rehab, the...