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Heating: An Alternative Treatment for Bedbug Infestations

Don’t let the bed bugs bite. Prior to the mid-twentieth century, bedbugs were a common household nuisance, but the widespread use of DDT in the 1940s and 1950s pretty much eradicated them. But… now they’re back, and more resistant than ever. The traditional treatment is a barrage of chemical sprays and dusting performed by a professional exterminator. But there is another option that is gaining popularity for its effectiveness and non-toxic cred: heating!

How does heating work? Well, while bedbugs may be ubiquitous little creatures, they’re very sensitive to heat and die rapidly when exposed to temperatures over 113 degrees.

For more on how this heat treatment works, check out these resources:

Thermal Remediation Pest Control
Bringing The Heat To Battle Bedbugs
ThermaPure Heat Pest Service
Thermal Remediation from Preferred Pest Control

Protecting your home for sale: NBC 33 News Interview with Janet Anderson

This month is National Realtor Safety Week. In light of a recent arrest in the Baton Rouge area, NBC 33 interviewed Janet Anderson about how sellers can keep their home safe when showing it to the general public. Click the link below for the video and article.

NBC 33 News – Consumer Alert: Protect your “for sale” home from theft