WARWICK, RI—Rising New England mixed martial arts (MMA) star Lewis Corapi recently joined CleanBrands to “help fight bed bugs across America.” Standing 5 ft. 9 in. and 170 lbs., Corapi, with a record of 6-1-0, is being featured in the company’s CleanRest advertising, social media, educational campaigns and marketing materials at specially selected trade shows […]
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a parasitic insect that are notoriously difficult to kill without professional pest management. Learn tips and tricks from PMP’s on how to deal with bed bugs.
Gear Up for the Bed Bug Battle
With its combination of technology, technique and research, next month’s Global BedBug Summit is a can’t-miss event for pest professionals....
2015 State of the Industry
The industry’s vital signs are positive, and PMP’s expect a milder winter to boost 2015 revenue. Learn more about what...
Bed Bug Combat Manual: Bed Bug Preparation and Too Much Stuff
One of the most significant impediments to successful bed bug work in apartments is stuff. At times, people simply have...
Believe it or Not: Bed Bugs
A degree in anesthesiology? People often wonder why a biting bed bug doesn’t wake up its human host when it...
Throwing the Book at Bed Bugs: Legislatures Wage War
Recent U.S. state and local statutes are beginning to reflect how legislatures are waging war against the resurgence of bed...
Pesticide Stewardship is Key
The growing number of infestations of bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) worldwide likely will bring a proportionately greater risk of pesticide...
It Takes a Village to Raise a Bed Bug
To paraphrase Hillary Clinton, new research shows “it takes a village” to raise a bed bug. A recent study looked...
Tips and Tricks: How to Make a Bedding Inspection
With bed bug infestations rising at an alarming rate, proper bedding inspections have fast joined the front line of defense...
Framed Art, Bed Bugs and Crawlspace Decontamination
Q: A customer with a bed bug problem also has expensive, framed art hanging on the wall. We found a...
Vampire pests seek their day in court
In January, employees at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center in downtown Cleveland were on high alert after bed bugs were...
The Top 5 Pests that will make 2014 a banner year for PMPs
After talking to pest management professionals (PMPs) throughout the country, it appears the industry is poised for a banner year....
Feeding Frenzy: building pressure and revenue
Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2014 Bed Bug Business Survey saved this author pain and heartache (especially at home). Had PMP...
Proper Identification of Bed Bugs
excerpt: The Bed Bug Combat Manual As with any pest related problem, it’s critical to properly identify the pest in...
believe it or not: Bed Bugs
Despite several years in the pest world’s limelight, there are still myriad public misconceptions about the bed bug. Five of...
How to kill bed bugs in luggage, backpacks, purses and more
If you suspect or know bed bugs are hiding in clean clothing, toys, books, magazines, entertainment systems, small appliances, wall...