Wepak Moves to New Facility

Wepak Corp. has successfully completed its relocation to a new facility in Charlotte, NC. The 45,000-square-foot property features a complete graphic design department capable of delivering... Read more

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Americo Teams With Essendant

Americo Manufacturing Co., Inc. has entered into a distribution agreement with Essendant. The deal calls for Essendant to offer Americo’s complete product line through its nationwide... Read more

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Brain Corp Among Top Robotics Firms

Brain Corp. has been named to Robotics Business Review’s Top 50 Robotics Companies list for 2018. The publication’s sixth-annual index recognizes robotics firms across the globe for... Read more

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Weekly Product Showcase June 29, 2018

Stay up to date on the industry's newest products and services from these ISSA members. Take a Ride Kärcher’s KM 85/50 R Bp battery-powered ride-on sweeper features a compact design and... Read more

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Cleaning for a Reason Honored by ASAE

ISSA is thrilled to announce that ASAE, the center for association leadership, has awarded its 2018 Power of A Award (Silver Level) to ISSA for its Cleaning for a Reason program.  ASAE... Read more

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Dow Teams With Michigan Colleges to Build Innovation Hub

Dow Chemical Co. announced plans to work with the University of Michigan and Delta College to construct an education and innovation hub. The new facility will be constructed on Delta... Read more

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SC Johnson Donates to School in Brazil

SC Johnson, parent company of SC Johnson Professional, has donated US$250,000 to Escola Johnson in Fortaleza, Brazil. The newly constructed public high school will use the funds to install solar... Read more

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Bitten by Bed Bugs? Read Our 5-step Prevention and Solution Guide

Imagine waking up to a smell that’s both musty and sweet, you uncover your duvet to witness the shells and carcasses of several hundred bed bugs and smears of their excrement…

Not a nice image is it?

This is what it’s like waking up to a bed bug infestation, and while most of the time they’re essentially harmless, having them living within your bed covers and other areas of you house isn’t exactly pleasant.

The main problem with bed bugs aren’t their bites, or the pain (which is almost non-existent), it’s knowing how to identify them! The bites themselves are tricky to identify because they’re often confused with mosquito and flea bites. This can lead to people shrugging off the possibility of a bed bug infestation, which means they’ll just keep multiplying!

In this article, we’re going to be talking through what to do after you’ve been bitten by bed bugs.

1. Why you might think you haven’t been bitten

Bed bug bites are often painless because they actually inject an anesthetic-like solution before they begin their feeding process. This means that you’re not disturbed during your sleep, which in turn, allows the bedbug to feed on your skin for as long at 10 minutes! The only time where you might find yourself in some minor discomfort is if you’re allergic to their bites (which is uncommon). If this is the case and you’re concerned, simply visit your local GP.

2. Identify the difference between bed bug bites and other bites

As stated previously, knowing how to identify bed bug bites is very important in order to effectively treat the problem. One of the simpler ways to identify bed bug bites is by itchiness. Yes, all bites itch to some degree, but if you encounter a mild burning sensation a few days after, it’s likely you’ve been bitten by a bed bug.

One of the most common ways to identify bed bug bites is if you notice your bites are in a group, or even a line. Mosquitoes and fleas do not adopt similar bite patterns, both usually bite once or twice and in various areas (as there’s usually only one flea/mosquito at a time).

Note: try not to scratch or itch your bed bug bites! While infection is rare, it can occur if you’re constantly scratching and generally irritating the skin.

3. Look out for clues of a bed bug infestation

Some bed bug signs are fairly obvious, and some aren’t! Castings, shells, smears of excrement, blood and other unpleasant skin cells may litter your bed and/or furniture. Some of the most common bed bug hot spots are:

• Furniture (sofas, beds, chairs)
• Carpets
• Curtains
• Towels
• Wallpaper cracks

Bed bugs – despite their name – will set up camp almost anywhere that provides shelter and warmth. This is one of the reasons that they’re so good at spreading because people think they only live among your bed sheets! Be sure to inspect these hot spots if you’re worried about a bed bug infestation.

4. Stopping them from entering your home

Now that you’re educated on what bed bugs are, what they feed on and where they live, the next step is prevention. The important thing to remember is that not all bed bug prevention techniques involve spraying your furniture with nasty chemicals, as this may cause more harm than good.

If you find them in your bed and/or bed sheets, wash them on your highest washing setting (usually 60 degrees) as bed bugs are not particularly fond of high temperatures. If this does not rid the problem, try professional mattress cleaning in Los Angeles, as this is one of the more specialized ways to efficiently destroy the presence of bed bugs. Similarly, you could also seek professional help from a pest control company that specializes in bed bug control.

The most important way to prevent bed bugs from entering your property in the first place is to wash your bed sheets and linen regularly. Bed bugs lay their eggs anywhere that’s warm, dark and provides adequate shelter.

The solution is essentially very simple, don’t leave your clothes on the floor and keep your property clean!

5. Last but not least – effective bed bug treatment!

Professional bed bug treatment is never far away. If you aren’t interested in tackling these critters on your own, maybe due to lack of experience or you simply want to ensure they’re gone for good, contact a bed bug control company you can trust.

Hopefully these 5 tips have set your mind at ease and helped you understand what bed bugs are, why the infest our properties and how to get rid of them! Remember, if you feel that you’re not up to the challenge of tackling a huge bed bug infestation, our pest control services are always here to help. Do not hesitate to call our expert team for a free estimate on (916) 378-5102.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Weekly Product Showcase June 22, 2018

Stay up to date on the industry's newest products and services from these ISSA members. Concentrated Evolution Hydro Systems’ EvoOne push pump single dosing unit delivers versatility... Read more

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Aramark Honored for Corporate Social Initiatives

Aramark was named a recipient of Engage for Good’s 2018 Silver Halo Award. Engage for Good’s annual Halo Awards recognize organizations for their corporate social initiatives and cause... Read more

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RJ Schinner to Open New Distribution Center

R.J. Schinner Co., Inc. will open a new distribution center in Bethlehem, PA, in August 2018. The 80,000-square-foot facility will allow R.J. Schinner to better service its customers in the... Read more

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Simon Institute Honors University of Michigan Custodial Director

John Lawter, director of custodial and grounds services at the University of Michigan (U-M), has been named the recipient of the Simon Institute’s 2018 Pinnacle Award for Lifetime... Read more

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Weekly Product Showcase June 15, 2018

Stay up to date on the industry's newest products and services from these ISSA members. A Fine Finish NF322 High Solids Nano Polymer Floor Finish from Avmor Ltd. delivers a durable,... Read more

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Johnson Controls Declares Quarterly Dividend

Johnson Controls, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.26 per share on the company’s common stock.  The dividend―$1.04 annualized with a yield of 2.9 percent―is... Read more

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Cleaning for a Reason Receives Donation From Reliant Energy

Cleaning for a Reason recently received a US$6,000 donation from Reliant Energy ®. The donation was part of a fundraising event hosted by Reliant at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, TX. Local... Read more

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IICRC Adds Three to Executive Team

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has expanded its executive team with the addition of three new members. Jennifer H. Bethke has been named certification... Read more

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Kamo Wins Department of Energy Award

Kamo Manufacturing Co., Inc. was recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a Small Business of the Year 2017 in the agency’s Small Business Awards Program. Kamo was recognized for... Read more

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4M Director Achieves IFMA Certification

John Oswald, director of business development for 4M Building Solutions, has been designated a Facilities Management Professional (FMP) by the International Facility Management Association... Read more

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Innovative Office Solutions Acquires Viking Office Supply

Innovative Office Solutions has acquired Viking Office Supply. The acquisition of the Alexandria, MN-based office product distributor increases Innovative Office’s product offerings and... Read more

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4M Purchases Ad-Vance Building Services

4M Building Solutions, a CIMS-GB-certified organization, has acquired Ad-Vance Building Services Inc. The purchase of the Nashville, TN-based commercial cleaning firm expands 4M’s... Read more

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