BED BUGS AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Using all parts of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the most effective way to control a bed bug infestation. With IPM we use a variety of methods in logical combination which maximizes efficacy of control and minimizes pesticide exposure to people, pets and our environment.  If you have any reason to suspect bed bugs are present you should seek professional help for specific advice on how to proceed. Bed bugs are one of the most difficult pests to control, and initial introduction can quickly lead to an infestation, capable of rapidly spreading, further complicating an already difficult issue.  Integrated Pest Management works to unite owners, managers, staff, residents and the pest management professional and allows us to make the best and most effective decisions regarding the control of a target pest.  It establishes accountability and responsibility for all parties involved, and underlines the idea that pesticides alone should not be used to control a bed bug infestation.