Avoid the Biting Burden of Bed Bugs This Summer

DETROIT, June 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether at home or traveling for summer vacation, bed bugs could be a key concern. Although named for their habit of feeding on human hosts in bed, they can be found in all types of locations and items. To promote public awareness and to help avoid infestations, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has declared June 4-10, 2017 as Bed Bug Awareness Week. Rose Pest Solutions is joining NPMA in this important public education effort by sharing common signs of a bed bug infestation to keep an eye out for this summer.

"Just like people enjoy traveling in the summer months, so do bed bugs, and they love using personal belongings like suitcases, boxes and shoes as a hiding place, just to be near a food supply," said Barb Craig, Direct of Communications for Rose Pest Solutions. "With these biting pests being easily transported, it's important that our clients in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana know the top signs of an infestation, so proper precautions can be put in place and to know when it's time to call a licensed pest control professional to assess the situation."

Rose Pest Solutions shares the following noteworthy signs and symptoms of a possible bed bug infestation:

• Small red to reddish brown fecal spots on mattresses, upholstery or walls
• Molt bed bug skins, their white, sticky eggs or empty eggshells
• Red, itchy bite marks, especially on the legs, arms and other body parts exposed while sleeping
• Very heavily infested areas may have a characteristically sweet odor

A 2015 study by NPMA and the University of Kentucky found that while bed bug infestations are a year-round phenomenon, six out of ten pest control professionals noted seasonal differences in frequency. At Rose, we see a rise in reported bed bug cases in the summertime due to summer travel.

"During the summer, travel increases and so does the likelihood of encountering bed bugs. We strongly encourage the public to take extra precautions to avoid encounters with these biting pests," added Craig.

For more information on bed bugs and prevention tips, please visit www.rosepestsolutions.com/bed-bug-treatment-residential

Contact:

Barb Craig
Rose Pest Solutions
800-966-ROSE
bcraig@rosepest.com

About Rose Pest Solutions

Rose Pest Solutions has been serving Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania for over 150 years. Rose Pest Solutions has been solving pest problems since 1860. Today, we continue our longstanding tradition of providing effective residential and commercial pest control solutions for Michigan, Ohio, NE Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania. Rose Pest Solutions is locally owned and operated. That means we can quickly and confidently implement and provide you with the latest technological advancements and green initiatives available today.

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