BedBug Central

Bed bugs creeping you out? Entomologist Jeff White can show you how to send them packing.

In this episode, Jeffrey White will provide some options that may explain what the source of an unexplained reaction may be. Jeff will cover the common symptoms of bed bugs, fleas, a few species of mites, mosquitoes, lice and spiders. As it is a surprise to many, there are actually very few insects that infest the home that can be the source of repeated reactions on the skin. It is always recommended that if you are experiencing unexplained reactions that you either hire a knowledgeable pest control professional to inspect your home or visit your family doctor or dermatologist. These professionals will assist you in identifying your problem. Please be aware that it is virtually impossible to definitively identify the source of a reaction by just looking at the reaction.

Another scenario where a woman purchased secondhand furniture and is claiming it had bed bugs.Do you think its the responsibility of the furniture store or the buyer to make sure furniture is bed bug free?

In this episode, Jeffrey White of BedBug Central will discuss the ThermalStrike portable heating unit for bed bugs. One of the more challenging aspects of dealing with current bed bug infestations or when returning home from travel and what to do with your suitcases to eliminate any chance of introducing bed bugs. The structure of the ThermalStrike portable heater is composed of corrugated plastic and uses heat film to create heat inside of the "box" and treat items placed inside of the unit. The most important aspect of using the portable heating unit is to follow all manufacturer directions that are included in the packing for the device. This unit is one of the more cost effective portable heating options available on the market and when used properly can be a very effective method to deal with non-launderable and other items that cannot be treated with other methods.

Sweet Dreams?!?! Not exactly the pillow case I'd like to wake up to. 

BedBug Central's Technical Director, Jeffrey White recently discussed life as an entomologist to a blogger. Of course he couldn't leave out his favorite insect...bed bugs. Check out the blog here.

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#HappyFriday everyone. Time for a little bed bug humor from a veteran comedian. Enjoy! Also, BedBug Central fans - if you find any bed bug humor send it our way!

Batzner Bed Bug Services Inc., of Wisconsin and Illinois, is the most recent company approved for bedbugFREE membership. Batzner Bed Bug Services Inc. joins an expanding national network of pest management firms committed to the guidelines and practices of BedBug Central.

Reminds me of some of the footage from Animal Planet's "Infested!". Anyone else a tad grossed out? 

Rutgers University New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) recently produced a video that gives information about bed bug biology and principles of integrated pest management. This short video also introduces various aspects of bed bug biology and how to control them.

In this episode Jeffrey White will discuss using Best Yet Cedarcide for bed bugs. Through research at Rutgers University we have found that it is one of the few all-natural, EPA exempt products that is highly effective against bed bugs and their eggs on contact. That being said, our concerns about the product are the strong odor associated with the application. When the product is used inside homes, the odor can become overwhelming to some (although the company claims there are no negative health effects from this odor). Also, the product is very oily and can leave an oily-residue behind where it is applied. This oily residue is enough of a concern that some have chosen not to apply it in their homes because of it.