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8/3/2014 0 Comments

3 simple steps to avoid bed bugs during travel

Perhaps the most common Bed Bug myth is that bed bugs reside in only dirty environments, but the reality is that people are the attraction. Bed Bugs are attracted to carbon dioxide and heat. Both of which are emitted by humans and pets. They can reside in the cleanest apartment, home, movie theater, hotel, cruise line, or plane as long as people reside in the area.

Pest control companies that rarely heard of bed bugs cases years ago are now getting multiple calls a week of newly exposed infestations in all major and minor cities in the U.S. The problem is only getting worse, exponentially worse, as a matter of fact.

Here are a few tips to avoid these little hitchhikers when traveling:

When you check into your hotel, ask the front desk attendant if they've had evidence of bed bugs in the hotel or any rooms, specifically the room you are staying in. Legally they need to be disclose that and tell you if any rooms have recently seen activity or if they've been treated.
When you enter your room, don't put your luggage on the bed or on the floor. This is perhaps the biggest mistake everyone makes. Instead, first put your belongings in the bath tub (bed bugs can't climb porcelain very well). This will give you enough time to go to the bed and pull the sheets off the head of the bed. Look at the seam of the mattress and box spring to see if there is any evidence of bed bugs, fecal stains (small black dots), or blood stains. If you see any of these three... grab your luggage and get out!
If you don't see any evidence of bed bugs in the room, it doesn't necessarily mean that bed bugs aren't in your living quarters. Next, take a blow dryer and put it on the highest setting and blow cracks along the headboard, box spring, mattress, dresser, baseboards, and other cracks to see if any bed bugs will come out. Bed bugs, once again, are attracted to heat. Too much heat will actually kill them. If you see even one bed bug, get a new room or better yet, a new hotel.

By following these three simple steps, you'll save yourself hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars if you bring bed bugs home. If, unfortunately, you bring them home, you will need to have your house professionally treated. They will never just go away. Some studies reported findings of bed bugs living without feeding for up to 18 months! Sleep tight and, of course, "don't let the bed bugs bite".

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11/29/2013 0 Comments

New Winter Treatment for 2013-2014

At Tanner Pest Control we are constantly looking to add value to our customers through innovation and better servicing methods. To offer an effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program we involve all methods: exclusion (sealing openings), mechanical (placing traps), preventative control (residual pest control products) and performing a thorough inspection during each treatment. The exclusion treatment is key during the winter service (December 1st through February 28th ).

The exterior winter treatment consists of sealing and treating any cracks and crevices. We do this by using clear silicone to seal off pipes, electrical cords, gas meters, A/C units, or any other openings that could pose a potential home to outside invaders. This treatment is key because it stops mice from squeezing through any openings the size of a dime (1/4 inch) or larger. The sealing treatment is also essential for insects such as ants, earwigs, centipedes, or arachnids to enter the home.

The other part of the exclusion treatment is to use copper mesh in weep holes or other large openings so that rodents can't chew through. The copper mesh is designed to be convenient for any hole or opening 1/2 inch or smaller. It doesn't stain or leave any residue if moisture is applied to the mesh.

The interior treatment consists of three parts. The first is the interior flush-out. We treat your baseboards, spot treat windows, window wells, and any other areas where pests reside. The products last 60-90 days so the winter treatment will last well into the spring before the next service. The second part is a wall injection. We inject dust into plumbing voids under the sink, or any other wall openings where pests might be nesting. The final application is a bait application for mice, rats, cockroaches, crickets, ants, moths, or spiders.

Rodents are very active during the winter months. Bait boxes for mice and rats are placed on the exterior or on the interior of the home. We monitor, inspect, and refill the bait stations for rodent activity each treatment. Bait boxes are an excellent way to prevent rodents from getting inside the residence because they enter the station, consume the commercial grade bait and then return to the nest.

Happy Holidays!
From all of us at Tanner Pest Control

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12/8/2011 0 Comments

Utah Cockroaches

The two most common types of cockroaches found in Utah are American and German Cockroach. The reason why the Oriental Cockroach is not found in Utah is because they live in more humid temperatures. The cool dry temperature of Utah will attract these nasty pests. The lifespan of a typical cockroach lasts 200+ days (this is much longer than a typical house mouse). The female will lay roughly 40 eggs each season. Key areas to check your home to see if they are invading is anywhere with pipes (under sinks) and anywhere with food (kitchens and storage room).

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