When I receive a call from a potential customer, one of the things I’m told very frequently is, “I think I might have bed bugs.” Not a bed bug, but bed bugs (plural). It’s a natural, commonplace way to describe the issue. Yet, what I’m also asked on occasion is, “It is possible I only …
On February 24th, 2022, our K9 team was successfully re-certified in Florida by NESDCA for the 13th time in as many tries. Our bed bug K9 inspection team continues to meet the highest standards set forth by the NPMA (National Pest Management Association), and our visual inspections are as experienced as any company providing …
When I receive a call from a potential customer, one of the things I’m told very frequently is, “I think I might have bed bugs.” Not a bed bug, but bed bugs (plural). It’s a natural, commonplace way to describe the issue. Yet, what I’m also asked on occasion is, “It is possible I only …
In the 16 years since New York City saw it’s first wide-scale increase in bed bug occurances & infestations, one problem has remained painfully clear: how quickly an infestation can go from as few as 1 bed bug to as many hundreds or even thousands of bed bugs in a matter of weeks or months, …
Dogs have won the battle of which bed bug inspection method is best, just has dogs had long ago won the battle of which method is best for bomb detection. What our Federal government learned after many years of study, many years of testing alternative detection methods, and many billions of dollars spent, was that a K9 routinely …
On February 18th, 2021, our K9 team was successfully re-certified in Florida by NESDCA for the 12th time in as many tries. Our bed bug K9 inspection team continues to meet the highest standards set forth by the NPMA (National Pest Management Association), and our visual inspections are as experienced as any company providing …
One of the things we’ve dealt with for many years – almost daily – is how frustrated (even devastated) someone can get when they learn they have have a bed bug infestation. We’re always willing to lend an ear when someone can’t believe they have an infestation – it can be a daunting situation …
Typically, the first sign that someone has reason to believe that they might have a bed bug problem in their home is the presence of a bite (or bites). It’s the one thing that most frequently results in customers initiating a bed bug inspection, and with good reason. Catching a bed bug infestation early has always been …
Bed bugs have managed to stay out of the media’s eye for quite some time, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic, but stories like this one are always alarming. At Atlantic Bed Bug Inspection, we’d add an opinion to the stories you’re hearing about and seeing on the news: the problem on the subways is probably …
As 2020 proceeds, it’s our opinion that the bed bug problem in New York City has subsided, largely because of the Coronavirus pandemic & the lack of travel (work-related travel, vacation travel, etc.) Yet in any given week we find live bed bug infestations, and have also encountered a couple of the heaviest infestations …
Over the years, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in a bed bug infested residence, and talked with customers that become extremely frustrated as they face the task of solving a bed bug problem. “What if there are bed bugs in my shoes? What if there are bed bugs in my radio? …
Once you’ve made the decision to utilize a highly-trained K9 to provide a bed bug inspection, there are things we’ve learned from our dog’s trainer (J&K Canine Academy), as well extensive field work that can help insure you’re getting as good an inspection as possible. The good news is there’s very little you need to do …
Our opinion of heat treatments to remediate bed bugs has long been that there are times where heat is without question the best solution method available – provided the company doing it is experienced, and provided they’ll guarantee their work (not just the outcome of the work, but also, the protection of your property & …
As bed bug infestations generally increase in the springtime, we receive a lot of phone calls from customers asking what can they do to prevent the problem in advance, or, if they have found bed bugs, what kinds of products will help eliminate the problem. Our experience has been that as far as pesticides go, …
In 2016, the bed bug prognosis was unfortunate. Bar none, it was the worst year we’ve seen for bed bug infestations yet, and it was even worse than 2010, when a media frenzy regarding bed bugs lead to many people getting bed bug inspections just to make sure everything was ok. Two years later, …
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As we’ve written about previously at Atlantic Bed Bug Inspection, we’ve noticed that the bed bug problem in the tri-state area has become a year-round epidemic. This intensity has been maintained the last 2 years particularly, and we’re not seeing any months where we’re not uncovering bed bug infestations on a regular basis. Peak seasons …
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As 2014 concludes, we’ve seen bed bug infestations evolve into a year-round problem in New York and New Jersey, and the trade shows we attend tell us the problem continues to spread nationally. Cities and states that didn’t have bed bug inspection teams 5 years ago now have them. The best pest control companies in …
Of all the measures one can take to fight a bed bug infestation, our opinion is the fight begins before you ever have a bed bed problem, and that’s with the mattress encasements you may choose to put on your mattress & box spring. Without any question, please chose a high quality, linen-feel encasement for …
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As warmer weather has finally approached, we’ve seen a noticable spike in bed bug infestations within the past couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we’re seeing an alarming trend with where we’re finding bed bugs within apartments & homes, which poses far-reaching problems. Last week I visually located an infestation in a Queens, NY apartment in …
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This winter, the tri-state area has experienced one of its coldest winters in years. Nationally, record cold temperatures & consistent snow falls resulted in airlines cancelling more flights in January and February (2014) than they had at any point in time since the late 1980’s. The sustained cold temperatures which began in December …
On March 1st, 2013, our K9 team was successfully re-certified in Florida by NESDCA for the 4th time in as many tries! In an environment where many K9’s have no certification whatsoever, and where many companies are “self-certifying” their K9 teams, we continue to meet the highest standard set forth by both the NPMA and …
Three years ago, I was present at a bed bug seminar in New York City when a very well-respected, national bed bug researcher called the field of bed bug K9 inspection “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” Three years later, it’s fair to say that those words still hold true. While we hold certain bed bug dogs …
The answer, unfortunately, has been obvious for some time. Four recent customer experiences (all within the last month) provide evidence that the days of not worrying about a possible bed bug infestation in your car isn’t a good idea: Instance 1: We received a call from a mother who’s child received bites while riding in …
On April 13th our K9 team was successfully re-certified in Florida by NESDCA for the 3rd time in as many tries! In an environment where many K9’s have no certification whatsoever, and where many companies are “self-certifying” their K9 teams, we continue to meet the highest standard set forth by both the NPMA and NESDCA. …
When customers discover that they have a bed bug problem, it goes without saying that they wish to begin to solve the problem immediately. Fortunately, there are actions you can take right away that can help to solve a problem, before you’ve even called a pest control company to help. Vacuuming, steaming, laundering, and removing …
For those of you who have ever purchased a home, a home inspection is a part of the process you became familiar with. For the person selling the home, the time an inspector spends at the home is particularly nerve-racking, because any defect the inspector finds impacts the potential sale. In a worse-case scenario, a buyer …
We hope you’ve have had a happy holiday season (and yes, we realize it might not be as happy as it could have been if you’re here reading our site!). Nevertheless, hopefully 2012 is healthy and rewarding for all… We spent the week before Christmas getting our K9 additional training at the academy that trained her – J&K …
In April of 2010 we decided to purchase a bed bug detecting dog from J&K Canine Academy, which is located in High Springs, Florida, and which is regarded as one of the best scent-detection canine training companies in the country. At the time of our purchase, there were only a handful of bed bug dogs …
It’s been one year since we made the decision to purchase a bed bug detecting dog, and as our re-certification testing has been completed, we’re happy to say our dog Rockie passed with flying colors! The NESDCA certification process insures that our bed bug dog’s ability to find bed bugs has been tested and verified …
