Bed Bugs...is your home on their vacation list?

The threat of bed bugs infesting homes is becoming more prominent and alarming on a daily basis.

Our concerns range from:
Can family members bring them to my home in their luggage?... to... If I buy used furniture can I bring them home as well?

And the answers to both questions is probably YES if either has encountered an infestation.

Take steps to canvas your home for signs of a possible bed bug infestation:

1. Inspect your furniture for bed bugs


2. Check for a strong, sweet smell in a room - this can be a sign of an infestation


3. Look for blood stains on bedding, mattresses, window treatments and walls that bed bugs may leave behind


4. Look for welts or rashes on family members as well as pets, which may be caused by bed bug bites

Take action:

• Vacuuming often can help reduce the speed of spread or stop eggs from hatching..but it will not eliminate a bed bug infestation


• Seal any openings in your walls and floors where pipes or wires pass through


• Reducing clutter in your home will decrease the number of hiding places for bed bugs


• Change and launder your bed sheets regularly in hot water with a temperature of at least 97 degrees F and place in dryer immediately on high heat


• Protect your bed by using a mattress cover that is designed to ward off bed bugs

OR

Contact a pest management professional for your FREE inspection. http://www.permatreat.com/ContactUs.aspx

Learn more about bed bugs http://www.permatreat.com/PestControl/BedBugControl.aspx

Cloudy....with a chance of MOSQUITOES!!!

With summer, holidays and vacations on everyone's minds the last thing that we want to think about is the West Nile Virus carried by mosquitoes.

True the weather has been a little sporadic and the rain has caused many of us to stay inside. But the weekend is coming...outdoor gatherings are being planned.

But what about your yard and the dangers it holds?

As the kids are playing and rolling in the grass they may be encountering ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, ants (the biting type), ground bees, and spiders. Seems pretty unsafe to me!

Yard Guard is a "green" outdoor treatment with natural plant oils which is safe for animals and children. It eliminates the pests or insects that invade your privacy but is safe for plants, flowers and the environment. With this program you can be assured that your summer plans stay safe and healthy.

Ask your technician about a Yard Guard Program and see how cost effective it really is or contact us online.

It's Summer...take back your yard!

Swarming Termites...they're baaack!!!!

Know the difference between a flying termite and a flying ant!

In the past couple of weeks both termites and ants have made a comeback with regards to swarming...alerting homeowners of their presence.

PermaTreat's staff is available to answer all of your questions and get that inspection scheduled. Don't wait for a swarm...termites work year round.

With thoughts of Spring and All it's Beauty

Who has time to think of Bugs....yuck!!!!

Everyone is anxiously looking forward to warm weather, cherry blossoms and the beautiful flowers that bloom in Spring.

But, be aware of the fact that pests and termites are looking forward to warm weather as well.

Ants are now making their appearance while bed bugs and rodents are still at the top of the list.

Termite activity will become apparent in the weeks to come as we're mulching our flowerbeds.

And it's not too early to consider cleaning those gutters out and getting the Leaf Defier Gutter Protection System installed.

Don't wait until pests or termites ruin your "first barbeque of Spring". Start your pest control service back up now with PermaTreat's 100% Bug Free Guarantee.

Winter Pest Infestations

2009 was a year best not remembered by some consumers.

As we tightened our belts and made sensible purchases as opposed to extravagant ones we may have forgotten what pest management really entails.

When considering the health and property threats posed by pests maybe we should re-evaluate our thoughts of pest management being a luxury as opposed to a necessity.

Just because our yards are covered with snow doesn't mean that pests are not active. Spider, cricket and rodent infestations are at the top of the list followed by moisture and fungus in our crawl spaces and basements.

Continue to protect your family, pets and home from infestations...maintain your pest control service contracts throughout the year to ensure that the quality of your environment is intact and pest free.