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Tips about stopping bed bug infestations, hiring exterminators:
By John North, Better Business Bureau 2:59 PM Saturday, October 2, 2010
Bed bugs are back with a vengeance, invading homes, movie theaters, retail stores and more. Ohio tops the list of state bed bug infestations this year, and Dayton’s one of the top 10 cities, according to ranking by Terminix, the pest control company
With several myths surrounding bed bugs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers some insight:
• Bed bugs and their eggs can be seen with the naked eye.
• Bed bugs are attracted to warmth, blood and clutter, not dirt and grime.
• There are no cases indicating bed bugs transmit diseases.
• Bed bugs can’t be eliminated by pesticides alone, only through comprehensive treatment.
If your home or business is infested, consult an exterminator quickly. Get recommendations from friends and family and contact your Better Business Bureau for a list of BBB Accredited exterminators and reliability reports on ones you’re considering. Visit www.bbb.org
• Compare bids from several exterminators and consider value, not price.
• Understand the job scope before signing a contract, including the extent of the infestation, work involved, chemicals to be used and any side effects.
• Make sure the company is licensed, certified and insured. Ask if it’s a member of the National Pest Management Association.
