Toronto Canada, Bronx, NY, New York City, and Cincinnati, Ohio are only a few of the locations that are being heavily infested with bed bugs. Bed bugs are being found in locations from hotels, resorts, homes and offices, to fifth wheel trucks, shopping malls and warehouses. The bed bug pandemic is rapidly becoming a major problem world-wide. How do we truly implement bed bug control?

 Bed bugs have been an issue since the beginning of time with documented evidence that they existed during caveman days. As our forefathers left the caves and dwellings, the bed bugs quickly hitch hiked with them. People had nearly wiped out bed bugs until the eradication of the strong pesticide DDT in the 1950’s. As the world’s mobility increased so did the bed bug population. It has had steady growth since the early 90’s however had increased dramatically in the last few years. Scientist believe that bed bugs have grown immune to pesticides making them much more difficult to kill. As the human population increases so does the bed bug population. 

The push for green natural alternative products has been driven by consumer concerns for pesticide use linked to known carcinogens. These known carcinogens have people concerned for the safety of their pets and family.  Organic pest control alternatives are starting to become the norm although many people are unaware that there are all natural, safe plant extracts that can be used to kill everything from ants and roaches to fleas and bed bugs. These essential oil extracts can penetrate the waxy outer covering of the bed bug and other insect’s exoskeleton. It pierces the shell and causes damage to the insects nervous and respiratory system causing death. There is also a bed bug dust that is non-toxic to humans but is a deadly dehydrant to insects such as bed bugs by cutting into the exoskeleton of the bed bug.

 Natural bed bug control products kill the life cycle of bed bugs including eggs, larvae and adults. They are extremely effective when used properly. It is through proper inspection and treatment that bed bug infestations can be controlled. It does takes some patience and a little bit of time to do it effectively and properly.

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