Orkin’s Guide to Ousting Bed Bugs

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So if you’re at all like me, the title alone of this post just sent you spiraling in to an upheaval, complete with the childish on-the-chair “it’s a bug” dance.  What?  No one else does that?  Mmkay…

Ask the Orkin Man

Recently, Orkin  hosted a blogger event for Atlanta bloggers.  In exchange for sharing skin-crawling information during the event and in this post, I receive a form of compensation; however, all opinions and bad puns are completely my own.  I also wish to note, as I’m typing this, I’m listening to the clickety-clacky crunchy sound of stink bugs fluttering around my den.  Bonus points??
Orkin - What Bed Bugs Look Like

So, let’s just get down to business.  Some not-so-trivial facts:

  • most folks don’t feel it when bitten by a bed bug – they don’t leave the same kind of bite mark other nasty bugs do
  • further, don’t be fooled by their name.  Bed bugs are not confined solely to the bed; they can infest any area of living: movie theaters, offices, gym, etc.
  • Eeeeeeeeeeep!
  • Want more bug facts?  Visit Orkin’s bug library for further study.  (Me, no thanks!  I’ve learned enough to last a creepy crawly lifetime!)

Orkin - Bed Bug bites

Now hopefully my scare tactics didn’t send you running for the hills.  There is hope.  Not only because Orkin is well-trained in handling bed bugs, as well as -well- all bugs, really, but because they have a simple way to help you with bed bugs, at home and on the go: SLEEP.

  • Survey cracks and crevices for signs of infestation like tiny rust-colored spots.
  • Lift and look for all bed bug hiding spots.
  • Elevate belongings away from beds or walls.
  • Examine belongings carefully while repacking and upon returning home.
  • Place all clothing in the dryer at the highest room temperature for at least 15 min following overnight trips.

So with summer travel plans lurking around the corner, it’s advisable to keep this SLEEP strategy in mind when staying elsewhere.  And for bed bugs, or any pest control needs, give the folks at Orkin a try!

Orkin - pillow encasement

**Giveaway**  If you’re still reading and your skin isn’t totally crawling, then perhaps you’d like to enter for your chance to win this handy-dandy Orkin pillow encasement.  It’s exactly as it sounds: it keeps the bed bugs away from you. It’s simple, first comment below on why you like Orkin.  Next, fill out the Rafflecopter form below.  Good luck y’all!

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Keep on saving!  :o)
--Barbara

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