778-828-6094To get rid of Bed Bugs, identify signs of infestation and apply physical control methods like heat-treating and drying fabrics, washing bedding, vacuuming seams and floors, steaming, and sealing or isolating infested areas. Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, furniture joints, wall cracks, and fabric folds, which allows them to remain undetected and survive if treatment is incomplete. Addressing these hiding spots through a step-by-step approach improves coverage and ensures both active bugs and eggs are effectively removed. Once core… Read more »
Category: Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs Vs Carpet Beetles – What to Know…
At Local Group we specialize in all things pest, as such one of our biggest requests is to get rid of the dreaded bed bugs that occasionally make it into homes around BC. We have specialized in this field from day one and continue to get rid of bed bugs to this day, BUT one of the biggest pests that are commonly mistaken for bed bugs are ones which a lot of people do not know about, they are called… Read more »
Bedbug Heat Treatments for Hotels in Vancouver
Why They Are the Bedbug Control Technique of Choice Bedbugs are often thought of as a household pest, one that makes life miserable for people who just want to rest and relax in their own home. But bedbug infestations don’t usually originate from residential properties. It’s very common for the pests to hitchhike on a person’s belongings from somewhere else, especially a hotel. In larger cities and towns that see greater numbers of tourists, like Vancouver, Whistler, and other areas… Read more »
Bed Bugs: Facts and Fallacies
With the growth of the internet, our access to information has exponentially improved. Unfortunately, so has our access to misinformation. At Local Pest Control, we hope to educate you about common household pests, their behaviors, preventative measures and treatments. 1. If I have bites, I have bed bugs. FALLACY: There are a range of things that could cause bumps to break out, from allergens to other insects. The only real confirmation is finding live bed bugs. Use our bed bug… Read more »
Six Facts You Didn’t Know about Bed Bugs
If you follow the news and have seen all the attention bed bugs have received in the past few years, you might think you know all there is to know about this pest: They feed on humans while they sleep, they cause itchy, red bumps and they are hard to get rid of! But these pesky insects have a lot of secrets that you might be surprised to learn. Check out these weird and wacky bed bug facts! Fact #1:… Read more »
How to Check if You Have Bed Bugs
Worried you have bed bugs? Here are four key signs that you may have a problem: 1. LIVE BUGS Bed Bugs like hiding in the cracks and creases of items within 15 feet of where you sleep. The easiest place to check for bed bugs is your mattress. Inspect the edges, looking for any live bugs (think the size of an apple seed) or fecal stains (think of a dot from a pen). 2. BLOOD STAINS Bed bugs will leave… Read more »