published Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 6:33 am by
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Before we get into today’s post, do you want to see how common bed bugs are getting? Check out this map of just some of the world’s bedbug enquiries.
People have not had to deal with bed bug problems for the better part of six decades, but they (the bedbugs) are back with a vengeance.
Of course some of the developing nations and third world countries have had these all along, but in North America they have been virtually wiped out since the late 40′s and early 50′s. So, you better arm yourself with knowledge, protect yourself, in case you have to deal with a bed bug infestation.
Learn to recognize bed bug evidence so you can tell early on, if you have bed bugs or not, what to look for, what to expect, and how to deal with the whole bedbug control process if you get them.
Here is a great article and pics on Bed Bugs from The University Of Kentucky website. Even though this information coms from the U.S., most of it is still applicable here in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond and Surrey.
Some of the chemicals may not be available here because Canadian regulations are different. But . . . bedbugs are still bed bugs, whether they are American or Canadian. GRINS.
From Bed bug Biology to Bed bug control and extermination, there are great pictures and strategic information here so that you can see what bedbugs look like.
Here’s an excerpt with a link to the complete article below:
BED BUGS! by Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist
Most householders of this generation have never seen a bed bug. Until recently, they also were a rarity among pest control professionals.
Bed bug infestations were common in the United States before World War II. But with improvements in hygiene, and especially the widespread use of DDT during the 1940s and ’50s, the bugs all but vanished.
The pests remained prevalent, though, in other regions of the world including Asia, Africa, Central/South America and Europe. In recent years, bed bugs have also made a comeback in the U.S.
They are increasingly being encountered in homes, apartments, hotels, motels, dormitories, shelters and modes of transport.
International travel and immigration have undoubtedly contributed to the resurgence of bed bugs in this country. Changes in modern pest control practice – and less effective bed bug pesticides – are other factors suspected for the recurrence.
Bed Bug Biology, Control, Description and Habits – Pictures and Info Continued Here
