26 10, 2015

A Few Things Every Hotelier Should Know About Bed Bugs

GLI Bot2020-11-09T10:37:03-06:00Bed Bugs, Lodging and hospitality|

Nothing will send potential customers packing faster than bed bugs. A recent survey performed at The University of Kentucky showed bed bugs as the number one reason an individual would choose to leave a hotel. In some extreme cases, bed bug infestations even lead to large financial implications such as lawsuits. The unfortunate reality is that the nature of your business comes with the risk of a bed bug infestation. It’s important to remember, a bed bug infestation is not a matter of hygiene or cleanliness. These pests do not discriminate.

26 06, 2015

How To Handle Bed Bug Complaints In Hotels

GLI Bot2020-10-02T11:53:58-05:00Bed Bugs|

Do you have a bed bug plan? In this modern age of social media, you can't afford not to. All it takes is one bed bug incident to keep potential guests away. Three or more complaints could leave you with a publicity nightmare--not to mention a possible lawsuit. Don't let bed bugs take you by surprise. Get proactive and develop a written plan that will protect your business from bad press and potential liability. The following are guidelines established by the National Pest Management Association to help you get your plan started.

18 06, 2015

Foods Pests Love

GLI Bot2017-09-28T19:09:48-05:00Ants, Food and beverage processing, Restaurant and food service, Rodents|

There are a lot of pests that want to invade your home or business. Some of them are only looking for a place to hide from the weather, but the vast majority come seeking food. If you know what foods pests eat, you can deter them from coming in, or in many cases, from sticking around once they've come in.

8 06, 2015

Bed Bug Awareness Week

GLI Bot2020-06-12T12:15:27-05:00Bed Bugs|

If you're about to go camping in an area where large numbers of rattlesnakes have been reported, would you want someone to tell you? Of course you would. Though ignorance is bliss, it just isn't safe. You need to be aware of the dangers around you or you will find yourself a victim to those dangers. If you're about to vacation in a hotel that is teaming with bed bugs, would you want to know? Of course you would. Bed bugs can completely ruin a vacation, and travel home with you to add even more misery to your life. Well, we may not be able to tell you where those bed bugs will be, but we can give you some practical advice on how to protect yourself.

3 06, 2015

Benefits Of Treating Bed Bugs With Heat

GLI Bot2020-10-01T15:30:46-05:00Bed Bugs|

You don’t often see bed bugs, unless of course you have a severe infestation. If you’ve woken up to tiny red bites on your limbs or exposed skin, a closer examination of your bedding and mattress could reveal live bugs and/or signs of them. Their ideal hiding places are usually in mattresses and box springs. They can also be hiding in the cracks of your bed frame and headboard. As they continue to multiply, the bed bugs will spread through the bedroom and into other rooms of the house or apartment building.

28 05, 2015

Bed Bugs & Heat

2015-05-28T00:00:00-05:00Bed Bugs, Houston Pest Control|

Have you heard the saying, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen?" Well, when it comes to bed bugs, there is another lesser-known saying: "If you can't stand the heat, get out of my house!" Bed bugs have a love/hate relationship with heat. Here's how it works.

27 02, 2015

Pest Preparing Strategies For Houston Homes

GLI Bot2020-10-02T12:10:58-05:00Houston Pest Control, Total Home Protection|

Is your Houston home prepared? If you have not yet committed to year round pest control, spring is the most important time of year to get your home sealed against pest invasion. Even though the winters in Houston can be mild, and pests don't tend to overwinter, they still slow down when it gets cold. This slowdown can trigger their nesting instinct when temperatures rise again, and send them off by the hundreds, or thousands, in search of a place to build another home. This makes your home more vulnerable to infestation. Here are some tips for keeping them out.

19 01, 2015

Pest Control In Houston, Texas

GLI Bot2017-09-28T21:14:49-05:00Houston Pest Control|

If you're looking up pest control, there is a good chance you have pests. Texas has a lot of critters that can make trouble for you. Termites eat away at the equity you spent years building. Crazy ants come in the millions, overtaking your home, and shorting out power boxes. Cockroaches, rodents, and mosquitoes spread disease and illness. Poisonous spiders send you on an unscheduled trip to the hospital. Pest birds erode concrete with their droppings and spread disease and parasites to your home. Bees, wasps, and hornets plague you with painful stings. Bed bugs come to visit and bring a nightmare of bites and humiliation. The list goes on and on and on. Everything's big in Texas, even our pest problems. That's why you need protection. But you have questions. I get it. Fortunately, I have some quick answers for you.

10 12, 2014

Don’t Let Bed Bugs Dampen Your Holiday Cheer

GLI Bot2020-10-01T16:07:10-05:00Bed Bugs|

Can you hear that Perry Como song There's No Place Like Home For The Holidays playing in your head? So do bed bugs. They love coming to your home for the holidays. In fact, the holidays are when bed bugs spread faster and farther. Why? Because they don't generally get into homes through the walls--unless you live in an apartment, condo, or some other connected living. Bed bugs are hitchhikers. Any time travel increases, bed bugs increase.

30 08, 2014

What College Students Should Know About Bed Bugs

GLI Bot2020-10-01T15:24:20-05:00Bed Bugs, Pest Prevention Tips|

The warm, adventurous summer has come to a close. You've basked in the sun, partied with your friends, and squeezed the joy out of each and every day. Now, it's time to shift gears.

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