Author Archives: bugdogs
Prep Work
Bed bug exterminators have varied requirements for the actions customers must take to prepare for bed bug service. Some companies require residents to strip down their beds, … More
Traveling Bed Bugs
There is a new trend I’ve been noticing recently. A land lord calls because his tenant has bed bugs and he’s suing me. Now, I’m … More
The Associated Press: Scores got sick, 1 died trying to kill bedbugs
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Bedbugs don’t make you sick. But the poisons used to kill them can. A government study … More
Bugs that bite or make you itch.
These are the bugs that may hitch a ride home with you: Bedbugs: they live in mattresses, furniture and love to travel in your luggage. … More
Is the exterminator of the 21 st century the new vampire slayer?
I recently noticed all the vampire movies and TV shows and it amazing how much bed bugs act like vampires. They prefer to come out … More
How many bed bugs do I have?
It’s a hard one to answerer. The simple facts are these. An adult female can lay 7 eggs a week for 52 weeks, and a … More
Are we winning the battle against bed bugs?
I have been recently, and repeatedly, asked if the bed bug epidemic is slowing down. So I decided to look at my records. Business is … More
MetroBedBugDogs at National Canine Conference
Photo: Matt Rourke / AP June 2, 2011
2011 – one of the worst on record for bed bug infestations.
2011 is gearing up to be one of the worst on record for bed bug infestations. Are you protected against this threat? Having the proper … More
You don’t have bed bugs!
Those are the magic words my clients love to hear from me. I’m doing more and more inspections where Chopper, my k-9 partner inspects and does … More
