Summer Vacations and Bed Bugs

Summer Vacation and Bed Bugs Bed bugs can ruin any vacation, even summer camp.  Bed bugs thrive pretty much anywhere humans are and can go for months without a blood meal depending on the temperature of the room. Camps are a great place for bed bugs, especially sleep-away camps.  There are plenty of spots for […]

Tell Tale Signs of Bed Bugs

Tell Tale Signs of Bed Bugs To the average person, bed bug bites can be confused with those of other biting insects such as mosquitoes or fleas; so it’s important to pay attention to where and when the bites are occurring. Did the bites show up after camping all weekend, have you traveled anywhere/stayed in […]

Life Cycle of Bed Bugs

Bed Bug Life Cycle Bed bugs are prolific breeders, their population can quickly grow in a fairly short amount of time.   Eggs Bed Bug eggs are grain like and white in color.  Their minuscule size makes them hard to detect to an untrained eye, egg size is about 1 mm in length. Bed bugs will lay […]

About G and H Bed Bug

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About G&H Bed Bug At G&H we understand the stress and frustration that occurs when dealing with bed bugs. The urgency you feel when you find yourself in a battle with these nightmare pests can be unsettling. We have excellent team with over 25 years eradicating bed bugs. Getting the job done right the first time […]

Travel Tips from Bed Bug Experts

Many people travel during the holidays to visit family. Bed bugs and holiday travel are becoming more of a well-known pair. One of the most common places to pick up bed bugs is in hotel rooms and you may not know it till they’ve made themselves at home in your own bed. If you stay […]

Why DIY Bed Bug Treatments Don’t Work

Why DIY Bed Bug Treatments Don’t Work Bed bugs have been around for thousands of years. Over time have gained some significant myths on many parts, including how to treat and get rid of bed bugs. Many people are more than happy to hire a pest professional to tackle a bed bug problem but there […]

How to prepare and checklist before a bed bug treatment

How to prepare before a bed bug treatment If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of dealing with bed bugs, chances are you will be working with a professional pest control company to eliminate the pests.  Hiring a professional is really the best route to take as many diy remedies can actually make the […]

Bed Bugs and Summer Camp

Bed Bugs and Summer Camp Bed bugs can ruin any vacation, even summer camp.  Bed bugs thrive pretty much anywhere humans are and can go for months without a blood meal depending on the temperature of the room. Camps are a great place for bed bugs, especially sleep-away camps.  There are plenty of spots for […]

A Little Bed Bug History

A Little Bed Bug History It can be hard to imagine that a small insect such as the bed bug can create the large problems that they do for humans. Bed bugs are a parasitic insect with oval shaped bodies that are flat (before a blood meal) and are comparable to an apple seed in […]

DIY Bed Bug Inspection Tips

DIY Bed Bug Inspection Tips School is out and summer traveling will begin! With bed bug infestations on the rise you can’t be too careful when traveling. While you’re getting ready for your trip, G&H suggests packing a small flashlight to help investigate your hotel bed and other areas around the room for signs of […]