It’s a distasteful subject, but one that needs discussing. Bed bugs: tiny little insects that inflict itchy bites on people in their beds at night, feed on their blood and then seem to disappear. Disgusting! This is of special concern to us at ESS Universal because we’re in the bunk bed business, and many of […]
Bed Bug Prevention Tips: How to Prevent Bed Bugs in Your Property
Bed bugs are the scourge of mass sleeping establishments, from hotels and motels to hostels and campgrounds. Their travel ability is annoyingly high: Visitors can bring them in their luggage and clothing without the slightest awareness. Bed bugs breed at advanced rates of speed and volume that, quite frankly, would be embarrassing to almost any […]
Do Bed Bug Sprays Work?
No one likes the thought of a bedbug infestation. Unfortunately for us, the favorite fuel source for these apple seed-sized pests is human blood. They can’t jump or fly so bed bugs hitch rides on passersby’s clothing or common stuff like backpacks, car seats, and luggage. Once at a destination, they quickly learn where we […]
What Temperature Kills Bed Bugs?
In the midst of all the stress and uncertainty in the world right now, we hold hope that warm summer months will still see the exodus of energy-infused children, families, and individuals out into sunny days. Summer is also the traditional time for summer camps and related events. Unfortunately, it is also a favorite time […]
How to Find Bed Bugs During the Day
Do you manage a youth camp, hostel, shelter, dorm housing or other high occupancy facility? If so, you are likely no stranger to bed bugs; an unfortunate byproduct of many bodies and beds in one place. This scourge of creepy crawlies is the bane of group lodging settings all over the country and it can […]
Controlling Bed Bugs in College Dorms/Residences
Bed bugs—just knowing they’re real and crawling around is enough to send shudders through some people. What exactly are these pesky little nuisances? Similar to ticks in appearance, bed bugs are flat, oval-shaped, and grow to about the size of an apple seed. Their reddish-brown color is complemented with piercing mouthparts used in most species […]