Sherlock is highly motivated to find bed bugs.
If you’re facing a bed bug infestation, you may want to enlist the help of our trained canine team, including “Sherlock”, our bed bug sniffing dog. Canine inspections can provide the fastest, most reliable way to identify live bed bugs and viable eggs. Here is a quick review of what’s involved in the inspection process:
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Many Americans are concerned about the presence of bed bugs when traveling, and believe that infestations in the United States are increasing. In fact, according to a recent survey by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), 80% of Americans are most concerned about encountering bed bugs in hotel rooms. These tiny blood feeders have become the number one pest problem faced by hotels, motels and similar hospitality venues. Bed bug control is inherently difficult, but even a single complaint can turn into a public relations nightmare for a hotel. (more…)
Modern Pest Services recommends several products for commercial and residential clients that can be used as part of an integrated pest management approach to help monitor and prevent bed bugs.
Climbup Insect Interceptors used to monitor and trap bed bugs
NightWatch Bed Bug Trap and Monitor
NightWatch Bed Bug Trap and Monitor, created by Biosensory is designed as a lure and monitor to help determine if you have bed bugs. By mimicking a living, breathing person, it releases CO2, heat, and a patented lure (kairomone) to attract bed bugs. When bed bugs approach to feed on what they think is a human, they fall into the pitfall traps and cannot escape. The NightWatch Trap and Monitor can be programmed to release the chemical attractants during the night when bed bugs are most active.
Watch a video about the NightWatch Bed Bug Trap and Monitor
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Bed bugs can be a nightmare for landords and tentants.
There have been an increasing number of bed bug outbreaks in the United States and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. These critters have become a major challenge to most apartment property management companies, among other facilities. The problem is that bed bugs are the most difficult and expensive pest to control in apartment buildings.
By Elaine Gammon
Bed bugs are problematic for both commercial and residential customers. If not handled properly, bed bug infestations can be a public relations nightmare for companies and businesses, resulting in a damaged reputation, lost revenue, possible litigation and, in extreme cases, closure.
Homeowners and renters also face a troubling battle with bed bug infestations that can take a physical and emotional toll and prove to be an expensive and frustrating problem to solve. The first step to understanding bed bugs is to learn the facts about these nocturnal creatures.
By Erica Goodrich
The Blue Ribbon Task Force takes aim at bed bugs
The next meeting of the The National Pest Management Association’s Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force will be held Saturday, March, 12th at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. in conjunction with Legislative Day. Richard Stevenson Jr., co-president and Chief Technical Officer of Modern Pest Services will be attending the meeting along with fellow members to continue the discussion on stopping the spread of these nasty, nocturnal insects.
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Bed bug inspection canines are fast and accurate
By Elaine Gammon
With the arrival of “Sherlock”, our first bed bug inspection canine, the Modern team is ready to offer canine inspections as part of its bed bug control program.
Canine inspections offer customers an innovative approach to early bed bug detection by leveraging the expertise of a trained canine team to inspect rooms where bed bugs have been found or are suspected. Using their keen sense of smell, bed bug inspection canines detect the presence of live bed bugs and viable eggs with an extremely high level of accuracy and speed.
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By Elaine Gammon
We know bed bugs are nasty pests and if you find them in your home, the first thing you want to do is get rid of them as soon as possible. However, popular, “do-it-yourself” pesticide treatments including bug bombs, repellent sprays, natural oils, and store bought chemical applications are not recommended. In fact, applying pesticides on your own or improperly using pesticides will not only prove to be ineffective, the results can also be dangerous to your home and your family’s health.
By Melissa Hamel
Prevent unwanted guests from ruining your holidays.
The holiday season is upon us! Like many homeowners in Maine and across New England, you’re probably decking the halls, throwing another log on the fire and baking delicious holiday treats as well as anticipating welcoming friends and family into your home to celebrate the joyous season. By following some simple tips you can ensure your holiday season is filled with fun, laughter, and yuletide spirit and not with insects and rodents.
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By Melissa Hamel
Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force addresses industry’s response to bed bugs.
At the invitation of The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Modern Pest Services’ Co-President and Chief Technical Officer Richard Stevenson Jr. B.C.E. participated in the organizations’ ‘Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force’ meeting that took place on October 22nd in Honolulu Hawaii. Members of the task force, which consist of prominent researchers, pest management professionals, and regulators, were asked to develop an industry-wide comprehensive response to the global bed bug pandemic that includes consideration of education, standards, policy and research.
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