In planning a course for a high school cross country team, I became keenly aware of how much the human mind gravitates toward shortcuts. This happens even when shortcuts turn out to make the process longer. We see this all too often in the pest control world and it happens quite frequently with Bed Bugs. […]
Bed Bug Lookalikes and Why they Matter
August 27th, 2020 by Rove Pest Control in Bed Bugs
What Do Bed Bugs Do In The Cold?
February 10th, 2020 by Rove Pest Control in Bed Bugs
As standard procedure, our bed bug inspector gathered a sample of bugs from an initial inspection to bring back to the lab to verify we were dealing with bed bugs and not bat bugs. Left in a plastic container in the service vehicle, the bugs were exposed to the extreme overnight temperatures of a Minnesota […]
Understanding Bed Bug Treatment
December 10th, 2019 by Rove Pest Control in Bed Bugs
It’s two in the morning and I finally find a hotel with a vacancy. I just completed a 12 hour mud race, so I’m ready for a shower and a long rest. As I step into the shower, an all too familiar shape catches my eye. A direct look confirms: bed bug. As a pest […]
How fast do bedbugs spread?
July 1st, 2019 by Rove Pest Control in Bed Bugs
Bed bugs can be spread in a myriad of ways, but how fast do bed bugs spread? Bed bugs will spread quite rapidly given the right conditions. They can spread through: Reproduction Travel Hitchhiking Reproductive speed The prolific reproduction is a key factor in the spreading of bed bug populations. So, how fast do bedbugs […]

5 Top Warnings Signs For Bed Bugs In Your House
August 2nd, 2018 by Mike MacDonald in Bed Bugs, Pest Control Services
We all wish to sleep tight and not let the bed bugs bite, so in this post, we cover the top warning signs for bed bugs in your house so you can take action before it’s too late. Itchy bumps develop from bed bug bites This isn’t always the first sign you might notice, but […]

Does Cedar Oil Work To Kill Bed Bugs?
July 13th, 2018 by Mike MacDonald in Bed Bugs, lice, Pest Control Services
There are a lot of home remedies that people have tried to use to get rid of pests and to kill bed bugs, but does cedar oil work to kill bed bugs? In this post, we answer that question and talk about some of the downfalls and benefits of natural pest control. The FTC steps […]