Pest Control

Research Could Lead to Better Bed Bug Control

Regina Baucom, an assistant professor of biological sciences at the University of Cincinnati, has researched the DNA of local bed bug populations, and she’s found something that could lead to a better way to control the notoriously tough insects. Baucom’s research paper, “A ...More
5 weeks ago
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Scientists Studying Bed Bug Behavior for New Management Tactics

The resurgence of bed bugs over the last decade has caused problems in major U.S. cities where they infest homes, apartments, hotels, shelters and even places of work. The small, blood-feeding insects are not known to transmit diseases, but they can cause severe reactions ...More
February 11, 2013
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Chicago Ranked Tops for Bed Bugs and Loyola Physician Explains Why

A national pest control company says it did more business in Chicago for bed bugs last year, than any other city. But one Chicago doctor isn't biting. "As a major city with a large, diverse population and many international visitors, Chicago does have its bed bug problems ...More
January 16, 2013
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Slide Show: Bed Bugs Control and Prevention

Infection Control Today presents the CDC’s Q&A about bed bugs and solutions for pest control and prevention. ...More
January 2, 2013
Posted in Galleries, Environmental Hygiene
Bed Bugs Not Repelled by Commercial Ultrasonic Frequency Devices

According to a soon-to-be-published article in the Journal of Economic Entomology, commercial devices that produce ultrasound frequencies are not promising tools for repelling bed bugs. Alternative means of controlling urban insect pests by using ultrasonic frequencies are ...More
December 13, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Natural Fungus May Provide Effective Bed Bug Control

According to a team of Penn State entomologists, biopesticides -- naturally occurring microorganisms -- might provide an answer to the bed bug problem. Bed bugs need blood meals for growth and development throughout their life cycle. Increased travel, widespread insecticide ...More
November 20, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Bed Bugs, Ants Top List of Healthcare Facility Pest Control Concerns

Survey results released by pest control company Orkin, LLC and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) reveal that bed bugs are still finding their way into healthcare facilities. “Bed bugs are gifted hitchhikers,” explains Greg Baumann, Orkin’s vice president ...More
November 7, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Two Healthcare Organizations Honored for Integrated Pest Management Excellence

Two healthcare organizations were named 2012 Gold Medal™ IPM Partner Award winners by Orkin, the IPM Institute of North America and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) for their outstanding commitment to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) partnerships. IPM is ...More
October 4, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Survey Reveals Americans' Concerns About West Nile Virus

According to a new survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), 54 percent of Americans are concerned about West Nile virus (WNV), a serious and potentially fatal disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, and 22 percent took more steps to protect ...More
September 26, 2012
Posted in News
New Whitepaper Helps Businesses Combat Flies

Capable of carrying billions of germs, flies are more than just a nuisance – they’re a threat to businesses. Atlanta-based pest control firm Rollins Inc. has released a new whitepaper to help businesses educate and train their employees about flies and implement best ...More
July 5, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene