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Bed Bugs Biting? Get the Facts:


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Bed bug problems have returned to the United States at an alarming rate!  Dr. Michael Potter at the University of Kentucky states, "In recent years, bed bugs have also made a comeback in the U.S. They are increasingly being encountered in homes, apartments, hotels, motels, dormitories, shelters and modes of transport. International travel and immigration have undoubtedly contributed to the resurgence of bed bugs in this country. Changes in modern pest control practice - and less effective bed bug pesticides - are other factors suspected for the recurrence." See The University of Kentucky Entomology Web Site Fact Sheet for more information.

RPC's Premium Bed Bug Control Features:

State of the Art Steam Technology -- Our steam system kills bed bugs and their eggs in your mattresses, carpeting and other furniture, giving a quick-start, quick-kill of many bed bugs in the first few minutes of treatment.

Long-Term Residual Control -- Our products are the best in the industry!  Our bed bug treatment materials offer a long residual, continually killing bed bugs for months.

Crack and Crevice Control -- We treat thoroughly, even in the hard to reach areas where bed bugs may infest.  We dust in out-of-the-way areas behind walls  by removing and treating inside the electrical plates, plumbing voids, and baseboards.  

Encasements for your mattresses and box springs -- Ask about RPC's preferred mattress and box spring covers for added bed bug protection. Our encasements keep bed bugs from entering your mattresses, unlike cheap, uncomfortable vinyl covers.  

Follow-Up and Inspection -- RPC will return three months after your treatment and inspect your home for bed bugs free of charge.  Since re-infestations can occur, we highly recommend follow-up inspections.

Contact Redwine Pest Control by filling out a simple form, or call (513) 544-7285 for more information or an estimate.


The Harvard School of Public Health has a useful chart on what to do when encountering bed bugs, noting the need to contact licensed professionals ion order to begin a pest management program.  They also have a helpful biology and management fact sheet as well.  


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    Bed Bugs:

  • Are about 3/8 to 1/4-inches long (adults).
  • Have been known to live an entire year on a single feeding.
  • Infestations have become an epidemic in the past few years in several cities across the country, including Cincinnati.
  • Have been reintroduced to the United States due to increased travel and immigration. Moving from one residence to another can help spread them.
  • Feed on humans, as well as other animals, such as dogs and cats. However, they prefer to feed on human blood while they sleep.
  • Are very difficult to control. Early detection is extremely helpful in eliminating infestations.
    They can be easily carried from hotels, hospitals, work, and many other places. 

For More Information: 

Bed Bugs, Fact Sheet HYG-2105-04, Ohio State University 

Bed Bugs, Michael Potter, University of Kentucky

Bed Bugs, Penn State University Entomology

How to Manage Pests...Bed Bugs, University of California

Managing Bed Bugs, University of Lincoln - Nebraska

UMCE Bed Bug Fact Sheet


    
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