A GUIDE TO BED BUG: Interesting Facts About Bed Bugs.
About this book
The definitive handbook on the detection, treatment, and prevention of bed bugs--a must have guide for every homeowner, renter, landlord, and traveler.Bed bugs were believed to have been eradicated by DDT and organophosphates in the 1950s, but they are now reaching epidemic levels. Some cities have seen a 1000% increase in bed bug infestations. Exterminators were unprepared for the resurgence of these tiny pests and the public is now scrambling for information on how they spread and how to get rid of them. The Bed Bug Book has the answers. A professional pest control manager and bed bug expert with over twenty-five years in the industry •The complete history of bed bugs •The biology of bed bugs--their life cycles and each stage of growth•A guide to prevention--what to look for when you're traveling and steps you can take to protect your home •A guide to detection•A guide to treatments--dusts, liquids, steam, etc., and how to choose the best solution for you and your loved ones•How to choose a pest management company--what to expect and what it will cost• Essential things to know about bed bugs•Extensive references to help you choose a pest control company, know your rights as a tenant or landlord, and suggestions for further reading