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Need bed bug advice? Friends, family and the internet mean well, but they often perpetuate bed bug myths. And myths can steer you very wrong when it comes to getting rid of these pests. To help you make informed decisions, the experts at Pest HQ shared what’s true and false...

Bed bugs are the pest of nightmares. They emerge at night to suck your blood, causing itchy red welts and emotional distress. They move easily between locations by hitching rides on personal belongings. They excel at hiding.   Once introduced, one or two bed bugs can quickly infest a home....

Traveling south to beat the cold? Before dumping luggage for the sun, it’s a good idea to inspect your room for bed bugs.   Why? Bed bugs Suck your blood, leaving itchy red welts and may cause health problems Are found in lodging from luxury hotels to hostels Are easily...

For anyone worried about bed bugs, having overnight guests can be stressful.   What if guests accidently bring blood-sucking bed bugs into your home? The bugs are savvy hitchhikers. They cause itchy, red welts and can be hard to eliminate.   Of course, you could ask out-of-town guests to stay...

Think pests just disappear in winter?    Maybe they go somewhere and hibernate?  Perhaps die off?  Think again.   Pests can be very noticeable in winter.  In some cases, pests are seen more in the cooler months as they are seeking out a warm home in which to overwinter. One of...

  When unwanted bugs, mice or rats invade your home, you want to know – Where can I get pest control products near me?   Sure, you can head to the nearest big box store. But there, you’re pretty much on your own to choose the best products and approach...

  Getting together for the holidays is so much fun… unless you’ve returned home only to find you have bed bugs.   Bed bugs are crafty hitchhikers. You can pick them up in hotel rooms, by riding public transit or merely sitting on infested furniture. Guests also may bring them...

To Get Rid of Bugs and Rodents, follow this #1 Rule   People often ask Pest HQ experts if it’s really possible to get rid of bugs and rodents on their own.   The answer: ABSOLUTELY! Unfortunately, many people don’t follow the #1 rule of successful DIY pest control: KNOW...

My kid went to summer camp and now we have bed bugs. What do we do?   Bed bugs were not the summer memory you expected, but yep, they arrived home with your child from camp. What a nightmare! It’s okay to be upset. Bed bugs invade the space where...

  How long does it take to get rid of bed bugs for good? The short answer? About 28 days.   Waiting is the only way to know if your bed bug control efforts are successful. When you’ve gone 4 weeks without getting any new bed bug bites, you can...

  With the new school year fast approaching, College and University students are now starting to make their way back to campus.  Unfortunately, this is a time when we see bed bug infestations start to rise. Bed bugs have been long been known to infest entire post-secondary residences and other forms...