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Things you shouldn’t ignore…

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Things you shouldn’t ignore…

 

  1. Being bitten by something at night – OK don’t panic, it might not be what your thinking but. So think before you react, ask yourself some questions – have you traveled, have you had guest over, do children frequent your home? If you check your bedroom and you find a bug please save it for the pest company or if you are able to bring it to a Pest Management Professional that would be great. You can also send a picture just don’t smoosh it. Remember it might not be a Bed Bug, on the other hand it might be so take care.
  2. Honeybees flying in and out of your home, the longer they stay the bigger the issue becomes. More bees equals more honeycomb, wax and honey. Again this is a problem that requires a Pest Management Professional.
  3. Dirt, soil or mud tubes on the walls or coming down the ceiling of your home. Well its probably termites and the faster you make that call the less damage will occur.
  4. Water stains on the ceiling, water problems can lead to termite problems. This is a call for the roofer!
  5. When in doubt call ProBest 602-249-7378
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Bed Bug video (recent job)

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Bed Bug video (recent job)

 

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This is only a short little snippet of the Bed Bug infestation, there was also an issue with German cockroaches. We had to resort to a heat treatment because of all the stuff within the house and as soon as the heat was kicked on – the Bed Bugs began to run.

Bed Bugs are just GROSS!

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Bed Bugs are just GROSS!

 

“the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray”  Robert Burns

The jest of the saying is to always expect the unexpected, in other words, just because you think you’ve done all you can for something to go right….something can still get messed up (always have a plan B). So when traveling prepare to encounter Bed Bugs and take action before the trip and the return. Our technicians are always on the lookout so that they don’t bring bugs back home, if we do a Bed Bug job that day we inspect our clothes to prevent accidental infestation.

Total Residential and Commercial Solutions.

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Total Residential and Commercial Solutions.

 

ProBest Pest Management is a service company and our core of service is and always will be – Pest & Termite Control. Why is that important? Well for one thing, it’s what we are good at and it is our expertise. So what other services blend into our core?

Our Services include:(click on link to see more information)

As a service company we are at homes and businesses everyday, so why wouldn’t we get involved with carpet cleaning (we did because of Bed Bugs)? We are frequently on roofs so we decided to investigate Solar Attic Fans, attics are an area we are very familar with. Check out the various links above to see what we can do for you!

CDC issues a Health Alert for Bed Bug pesticides.

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CDC issues a Health Alert for Bed Bug pesticides.

 

“Health Concerns About the Misuse of Pesticides for Bed Bug Control” As a member of PESP I wanted to share this, It  is a must read article on scams and pesticide use for Bed Bugs! Also here is some additional information they have posted in that article.

Important phone numbers and Web sites

If you believe you or a family member has become ill from a pesticide exposure:

Call your local poison control center: 1-800-222-1222, your local hospital emergency room, or the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378.  You can also call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  Information Line at 1-800-CDC-INFO for information about pesticides.

If you believe your pet has become ill from a pesticide exposure:

Contact your local veterinarian or call the National Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435.

I will add one more important item from my list – Before hring anyone check them out: Within the last week I have had an opportunity to bid against someone who quoted a price of $150 for a 3 bedroom house – my price was over $1000. I also believe that they intended to only use pesticides – it is my opinion that this will not work in all circumstances and again I also believe it is important for people to understand about the use of pesticides within homes.

First Annual Sexiest Insect Award

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First Annual Sexiest Insect Award

 

So this week “The Onion” published this article -“Kim Jong-Un Named The Onion‘s Sexiest Man Alive For 2012” the publication is a satirical and humorous rendition of the news. A little parady of the Sexiest Man of 2012. Apparently some news agencies in China haven’t figured it out yet.

UPDATE: For more coverage on The Onion’s Sexiest Man Alive 2012, Kim Jong-Un, please visit our friends at the People’s Daily in China, a proud Communist subsidiary of The Onion, Inc. Exemplary reportage, comrades. The Onion

 

So in honor of this great news worthy announcement ProBest Pest Management announces it’s choice for the Sexiest Bug of 2012:

It just has to be the “Bed Bug“, Bedbugs are making a big comeback in the U.S., pest management companies are reporting a 95% increase in calls. They can be found in homes, apartments, hotels, motels, dorm rooms, shelters, movie theaters, schools and modes of transportation including moving vans. International travel has undoubtedly contributed to the resurgence of bed bugs in this country. So stay tuned maybe next year we will have another chance for some fun…   

200x’s the sniffer – Bed Bug Dogs

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200x’s the sniffer – Bed Bug Dogs

 

I’m all about efficiency but the Bed Bug dogs got it going on. I had this school that thought they might have an issue with Bed Bugs and I thought WOW just how many places could a Bed Bug hide. Well I can now tell you – thousands maybe tens of thousands. From carpet tack strips to electrical outlets, from back packs and wall paintings to – well you get the picture right – anyplace where there is a crack or crevice. It only takes a small space ——————————– maybe that line right there to hide something like a Bed Bug. That dog Olivia was amazing, she went around the room with her handler and sniffed and sniffed, this would have taken me hours and I might have missed something.

Come on look at that face – only a Bed Bug should be scared!

What sucks your body and wallet dry?

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What sucks your body and wallet dry?

 

I know what you are thinking “Uncle Sam” or the Federal Government, right! The inevitable blood sucking tax man or could it be “Bed Bugs at the Federal Building in Cleveland, Ohio“. This last month it happens that the library in (Hamden, CT), Sinai Hospital, Firehouses and the Federal Buildings are being hit by these little biters.

So let’s reflect on this Bed Bugs are NOT going away, we must all be vigilant. They are popping up everywhere from libraries to hospitals, from movie theaters to high end cloths stores and everywhere in between. If you travel take care not to bring them home and if you get them, don’t waste your money on Do It Yourself (DIY) products – they can work but it’s the knowledge you need to treat effectively. Check out our website for further details on this pest at ProBest Pest Management.

FTC Consumer Alert

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FTC Consumer Alert

 

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt194.shtm and this article on deceptive claims on advertisement “FTC Takes Action“. I constantly hear people say things that are just not true or factual. Bed Bugs do not jump, I don’t care what you have heard they cannot jump. They may be able to fall into cuffs of pants or onto clothes and hitchhike in a lot of different ways. The biggest item is that you must throw away everything, not true use common sense just like the article above suggests. It isn’t always necessary to throw away mattresses or dressers, they may be old and you may want to discard them but in 99% of the cases a Pest Management Professional can treat and eliminate the Bed Bugs without damaging the article.

These sites listed above can be a valuable tool in getting rid of Bed Bugs and that Creep Factor associated with them.

 

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