Category Archives: Bed Bugs

The number one pest worldwide is the bed bug but it wasn’t always so. Considered a minor pest just a few years ago this pest is now on the forefront of everyones mind. With a myriad of confusing information this category explains the facts and practical treatments needed to keep your home bed bug free.

Setting The Tone

Posted on May 28, 2015 by The Bug Doctor

Since beginning as a licensed applicator and technician in 1976, I’ve been doing pest work a long time. Pest pros see all sorts of things when working in customer’s homes but it was when working as a pest management consultant … Continue reading →

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Bed Bug Insurance & The Law Of Attraction

Posted on July 18, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

My Dad has a saying that “Insurance is something you’re always glad you have but hope you never have the need for.” That makes a lot of sense because having the need usually means something unfortunate has taken place. It … Continue reading →

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Why Not Just Tent Fumigate For Bed Bugs And Save The Mess?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

In America, no other household insect in recent times has been more difficult to keep up with than bed bugs, a blood sucking menace that seems to be advancing across the globe at will. It also seems just as hard … Continue reading →

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Bed Bugs For The Poor

Posted on January 25, 2011 by The Bug Doctor

Now that’s a disgusting title isn’t it? So the rich family that is unfortunate enough to have bed bugs can at least pay for it but what about those who cannot? Shouldn’t those who are more fortunate pay for this … Continue reading →

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Bed bugs in yard sales-Caveat emptor

Posted on November 7, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Warnings have gone out from the U.S. all the way to Canada about bed bugs in yard and garage sale items and even some alerts about buying used clothes and furniture from web sites like craigslist.org. I’ll be honest, I … Continue reading →

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Are we charging to much for bed bug work?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

In my line of work you’ll always have the really expensive guys, the moderate and then the dirt cheap. All 3 models must work in pest control because I see the trucks speeding across town every day on their way … Continue reading →

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Why bed bugs will never become extinct again

Posted on September 21, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

If you asked any exterminator 10 years ago how to treat for bed bugs you would’ve gotten stuttering replies and a whole bunch of blank stares. There were no specific chemicals on the market for this pest and even the … Continue reading →

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When you’ve got bed bugs there’s not a ‘dry ice’ in the house (bed bug trap)

Posted on August 12, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

How many of you cried when you watched the movie “Old Yeller?” Some stories are just real tear jerkers and you can’t help but feel so connected to the people, pets or events and before you know it, you’re reaching … Continue reading →

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What do bed bugs look like?

Posted on August 6, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

What do bed bugs look like has been a common question on my Ask The Bug Doctor tab so I thought I’d take a minute and run it down. As much press and talk going around about this nasty creature … Continue reading →

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30 Second Bed Bug Control

Posted on July 24, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Bed bugs can be a BITE, especially when you’ve tried for months to get rid of them. Do you know how you get them? Well overwhelmingly you get bed bugs in your travels and they hitch a ride in your … Continue reading →

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Will using a hair dryer kill bed bugs? I’d rather use my car

Posted on January 8, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Who knows?, maybe hot cars will catch on and we’ll use them for all sorts of our pest control needs. Continue reading →

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3 easy steps to keep bed bugs off your bed

Posted on October 30, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

There is a couple sure fire methods that any do it yourself pest controller can use and I’m surprised that not more do. Ok, it won’t rid you of every bug in the room so you should expect to treat for them Continue reading →

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Bed bug eggs hatching

Posted on September 29, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

If you are considering do it yourself bed bug control be ready for an intense battle and prepare yourself for a lot of work. Missing only a few (which almost everybody does) is acceptable if you are talking about earwigs Continue reading →

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Low Cost Heat Treatment For Bedbugs

Posted on July 9, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Anyone unfortunate enough to experience this pest and the great effort not to mention expense would appreciate this common sense low budget way to achieve a bedbug free environment. Continue reading →

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Good stuff on Bed bugs

Posted on March 8, 2009 by The Bug Doctor

Pest control help and advice with informative article’s. Insect news from around the world and descriptive pictures. Learn in moments what has taken the author 25 years of training and field service to learn. Continue reading →

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