THE TRUE GHOULS OF HALLOWEEN

Bedbugs, Spiders, Bats and Other Pests Give Homeowners Nightmares During the Halloween Season

This Halloween, vampires, ghosts and goblins will not be the only ghoulish creatures haunting the night; bedbugs continue to make a startling resurgence in U.S. residences, spider infestations are up, and wildlife pests such as bats plague homeowners across the country.

According to Jack Broome, President of PermaTreat, “Scary movies aren’t the only thing giving homeowners nightmares this season. As temperatures begin to plunge, pests everywhere begin to seek respite in the very areas you want them the least – your home.”

Pests such as bedbugs are actually very similar to one of our favorite Halloween characters – the vampire. A nocturnal creature, bedbugs are bloodsucking pests. As they bite human skin, they inject an anesthetic-like liquid that numbs the skin and allows them to bite undisturbed. In fact, humans don’t usually wake up when they are being bitten; however, they do find themselves scratching circular, red, itchy welts in the morning.

“Luckily, a bedbug bite doesn’t transform you into a bedbug; the way a vampire bite makes you a vampire,” says Jack, “In fact, the only good news about bedbugs is that their bites do not transmit disease to humans.”

Other ghoulish pests cannot make the same claim. Bats are the culprits behind 72% of rabies cases in the U.S. between 1990 and 2002; and various species of spiders found in the United States pose serious health threats and require vigilant control procedures.

“Homeowners have an easy way of waking up from this type of house nightmare,” commented National Pest Management Association Vice President of Public Affairs Missy Henriksen. “Pest professionals have the training and expertise to assist homeowners through this type of home horror.”

For further information on these nightmarish pests or to find a pest professional in your area, visit us at www.permatreat.com and www.pestworld.org.

Spiders and Crickets and Mice…oh my!

So you thought the pest season was over, better guess again. As far as the insect pests we call occasional invaders are concerned, pest problems are far from over. In fact some of the insect pests that over winter, like boxelder bugs, lady beetles, and our newest arrival stink bugs, may begin to appear inside your home on a warm sunny day or you may experience the chirping of a cricket in your bedroom all night long and that face full of spider webs that greets you every morning, well they're still going to be there for a while.

But probably the most dreaded pest this time of the year is that little fury guy that looks so cute in the cartoons. You know the one with big ears and a cute tail! The one that leaves urine and feces all over your counters and in the cabinets with the food, dishes, pots and pans and silverware. The same cute little guy that nibbles on every loaf of bread and every cookie or cake and all the other food in the pantry. Make no mistake the mice that have been living around the outside of your house are running out of food and will soon be making their way indoors for the winter.

So remember, pests don’t disappear in the fall and winter.

Don’t share your home with annoying, destructive, or dangerous pests. Call PermaTreat Pest Control for a free pest inspection, keeping it green while keeping you and your family safe.

Bedbugs..early detection is the answer!

Concerned about America's fastest growing pest problem?

The key to controlling bedbugs is early awareness and detection.

In the beginning bedbugs were only found in hospitality sectors, but pest control operators are reporting a huge increase in the workplace and school systems through-out the United States.

When inspecting for bedbugs, it is essential to check behind headboards as well as under and inside box springs which is where they hide in the early stages of infestation.

Bedbugs don't feed every day; they can go for several days to a week without a meal. The rest of the time they spend in hiding. Their ability to remain elusive and their tremendous resiliency against a number of chemicals is the key to their survival.

Don't be evasive take action...your environment can easily be infested...contact your local pest control company and schedule an inspection.

The next time you're traveling or renting go to http://bedbugregistry.com/ and check it out.

The Bedbug Registry is a free, public database of bedbug infestations. Use it to check for bedbug reports.