K9 P.I. BLOG

K9 P.I. BLOG

Bed Bugs

Invading the Workspace

Bed Bugs at Work! The notion that bed bugs only invade locations where people sleep is completely false. Offices are a great breeding ground for these insects. It only takes bringing one female bed bug into a cubile/desk area to begin the process. When they are first brought in an office…
K9PI
May 10, 2020
Bed Bugs

BED BUGS JUST DON’T GO AWAY

THEY HIDE! Everyone can agree that the hotel/hospitality industry has been hurt badly by COVID-19. And lets not forget about entertainment facilities, concert halls/venues, etc..etc. Below these bigger companies are the smaller companies that deliver food, wash linens, clean floors and companies like ours, who help prevent the spread of…
K9 P.I.
April 24, 2020
Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs Transmitting Coronavirus

CAN BED BUGS TRANSMIT CORONAVIRUS? Being in the Bed Bug Scent Detection biz, K9PI sought out this burning question early on, can bed bugs transmit viruses. The answer simply is that while it has not specifically been unproven, it is not likely. The coronavirus, or Covid-19, is a respiratory virus,…
K9PI
April 22, 2020
Bed Bugs

Coronavirus

ON EDGE WITH CORONAVIRUS? Could you imagine adding bed bugs to the mix? Most establishments are forgoing inspections and treatments during this time which will cause mass infestations. This is not the route to go. Taking precautions during this time is crucial. Finding and eradicating as many bed bugs can…
K9PI
April 1, 2020
Bed Bugs

COVID19

Covid-19 doesn’t scare bed bugs. They can live a whole year without feeding ? 005 is on her way to hunt them down! #covid19 #bedbugs #pestdontstop
K9PI
March 20, 2020
Bed Bugs

Hotel Check Point

PROTECT YOUR VACATION! Don’t let the thought of bed bugs ruin your vacation plans or create a bad memory for your spring break. Increased travel correlates with increased transport. Since they are great hitchhikers it is best to be precautionary. Knowing simple steps can help reduce the chances of bringing…
K9 P.I.
February 22, 2020
Bed Bugs

Battle of the Bugs

DON'T LET BED BUGS TAKE OVER! It might sound like a joke to have bed bug PTSD but it is a real thing. Research shows that they can leave people with anxiety, depression, and paranoia. They can make you feel helpless when they invade your home. Finding the source before…
K9PI
January 25, 2020
Bed Bugs

Winter Has Arrived- Bed Bugs Quiet But Not Gone

As many areas of the country begin to reach freezing temperatures, pest control companies small and large report that infestations from most bugs are lessened. Not so much with bed bugs! While many other pesky pests that thrive during warmer weather begin to die, bed bugs are uniquely suited to…
K9PI
November 21, 2019