Bed Bugs force California Library Closures

Bed Bugs

The Mitchell Park Library in Palo Alto and the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library were both closed this past week after bedbugs were discovered in several areas.  Both cities are sending bed bug-sniffing dogs to other area libraries to inspect for more of...

Dealing with Bed Bug Infestations

Bed Bugs

Bed bug infestations have become increasingly common in the United States since the 1980s, likely as a result of increased global travel and trade, changes in available pesticides and possibly pesticide resistance. Once associated with crowded, deteriorated housing...

Local employees trained in pest management products

Ants, Bed Bugs, Bees & Wasps, Cockroaches, environmentally friendly pest control, Sacramento pest control

Making green decisions about home and garden pest management products at the store is now a snap. Shoppers now have a new resource at retailers throughout Napa County: employees trained by professionals who have spent a rigorous year volunteering in retail nurseries,...

Bugs Without Borders

Bed Bugs

Recently the National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky published Bugs Without Borders, a 2011 study of pest management professionals in the U.S. The results are scary. 99 percent of responding pest management professionals had encountered...

Fall Pest Control Tips

Ants, Bed Bugs, Bees & Wasps, Cockroaches, environmentally friendly pest control, Pet Pests, Rodents - Mice - Rats, Sacramento pest control, Silverfish, Spiders

Before fall temperatures send us all indoors, including the multi-legged types, make sure you prepare your home with these pest proofing tips. • Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens. • Screen vents and openings to chimneys. • Seal cracks...

Stop Bed Bugs Before They Start!

Bed Bugs

Use this checklist next time you travel to ensure you don’t bring bed bugs home with you. •Inspect your suitcases before bringing them into the house, and vacuum all luggage before storing it. •Consider using a handheld garment steamer to steam your luggage;...