ATLANTA (AP) — Worried about bedbugs? Maybe you should be more concerned about the insecticides used to get rid of them. A government study counted one death and 80 illnesses linked to bedbug insecticides over three years. Many were do-it-yourselfers who misused the chemicals or used the wrong product. And most of the cases were in New York City. Full Article...
Most people who are educated about bed bugs will inform you that self-treatment for infestations is not a wise decision, often costing unnecessary time and money and usually making problems worse. There are however, quite a few products available to consumers that can assist in prevention and protection from bed bugs, not to mention assist in the preparation for treatment by a professional. Many of these products are low-cost items that can assist in huge ways. All products listed below are available for sale at www.proflycontrol.com, by phone 1-877-757-7767, or by email at service@proflycontrol.com Climb-Up InterceptorsThe Climb-up Interceptor a bed bug monitor and trapping device that can play an important and crucial role in the fight against bed bugs. Bed Bug Climb Up Interceptor is a simple used under the leds and feet of upholstered furniture such as couches, and chairs, as well as bed posts. Bed Bugs in other parts of the infested dwelling will travel in search of a blood meal and can be intercepted and trapped in the Climb-up Interceptor as they attempt to gain access to the beds or other furniture that have the interceptor devices installed. This is an excellent and inexpensive way to keep a bed or couch free from bed bug infestation, monitor an existing bed bug problem, or to detect a new bed bug infestation. The Center Well where your the foot of your bed post would sit is 4 1/2 inches across in diameter. Precautionary Statement:Furniture legs may break through the inner well when padded carpeting is present.
If carpeting is present in your home, the underside of the inner well may not have enough support to prevent it from breaking. If the inner well becomes cracked or broken, the broken device should be washed and discarded and replaced with a new ClimbUp® device. Cracking can be prevented over padded carpet by reinforcing with a 3”diameter rigid disk under the device, for example a 3” steel dock washer.Comes 12 in a box. ($57)
 Steri-FabSTERIFAB is so easy to use, with no dilution or prep required. Just spray STERIFAB on mattresses, bedding, furniture, carpets, vehicles, and any other inanimate surface to control bed bugs, fungus, germs, mildew, mold, and odor-producing bacteria. STERIFAB kills bed bugs fast and dries crystal clear in 15 to 20 minutes with absolutely zero messy residue. Available in pint and one gallon sizes. This product also comes in a Gallon size to refill the 16 oz spray bottle. Active Ingredient:Combination of synthetic pyrethroid, a dual quat and isopropyl alcohol. Target pests:bed bugs and their eggs, lice, ticks, lice, fleas, dust mites, fungus, bacteria, mold, mildew and it deodorizes too. Application:Labeled for mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets, and many other inanimate objects. Only apply to places mentioned on the label. Pet safe:Yes. Yield:Application estimates: 10-12 ounces will treat a typical couch or sofa. A gallon will treat about 8 – 10 pieces of upholstered furniture or 5 sets of mattresses and box springs. Shake well with each use. Manufactured by:Noble Pine Conditions that require insecticides are often breeding grounds for many types of bacteria, fungus, germs, odors, and mildew. STERIFAB is a product unlike any other available in the world, boasting 11-way protection against not only insects but fungus, germs, and odors. STERIFAB is a viricide, bactericide, sanitizer, fungicide, insecticide, germicide, deodorizer, disinfectant, mildewcide, bacteriostatic and fungistatic all in one, eliminating the need to keep many different single-use products on hand. STERIFAB is so easy to use too, with no dilution or prep required. Just spray STERIFAB on mattresses, bedding, furniture, carpets, vehicles, and any other inanimate surface to control insects, fungus, germs, mildew, mold, and odor-producing bacteria. STERIFAB dries crystal clear in 15 to 20 minutes with absolutely zero messy residue. Available in pint and one-gallon sizes. To Eliminate ROACHES, BEDBUGS, ANTS AND SILVERFISH LICE and LOUSE EGGS: The infested areas should be sprayed thoroughly and repeatedly, directing the spray into all crevices, cracks, hiding places, seams, creases and folds. Allow Steri-Fab to dry about 15-20 minutes before using treated area. Because Steri-Fab was formulated not to be a residual product, you must make direct contact with insects and their eggs to be effective. All MSDS Labels available after purchase.
 Mattress EncasementsOur Mattress Encasements are a Total Mattress Encasement Featuring a "Zip Safe" Closure.Certified to protect against bed bugs, this encasement is laminated on the top and 1/2 way down the sides, with a stretch bottom. All sizes are: • Waterproof and Stain Safe • Breathable • Impermeable to Dust Mites, Bed Bugs, Mold and Bacteria • Stretches to fit mattress depths up to 15" Our Box Spring Encasements are a Total Box Spring Encasement Featuring a "Zip Safe" Closure.Total Encasement- Made with a Stretch material Protects against Bed Bugs and Dust Mites. Fits box springs up to 10" in depth.We also offer Encasements for pillows in all sizes.
 A3 Superior Pest Control is proud to be one of very few pest control companies nation-wide now offering a financing program four our customers.
The program we have devised will allow our customers both new and old a six month period in which to pay off invoices for pest control services.
If you would like to be considered for our financing program, please complete the application and return it to us.
Please take note that there is a $100.00 processing fee for the credit application which is due up front.
.All payments must be made from a bank account or credit card (no mailing in checks).
$1oo processing fee to process the financing paperwork. Client is responsible for fee, ½ down & all taxes up-front. Interest rate is 6% in PA & NJ and 9% in NY. Financing is for 6 months only and client can choose payment frequency & amount as well as number of payments (as long as choices will allow account to be paid in full by 6 month period).
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 The statement "If you give a mouse a cookie..." has become a common place quotation in many homes. The saying generally refers to those who take advantage of kindness, however, in the pest control field we like to look at this statement for exactly what it says. Rodents, insects, etc. are referred to as pests for a reason, they can cause environmental, sanitation, and health concerns, and will take advantage of every opportunity they are presented with.
When dealing with infestations of anything, the availability of food, water, and housing, will continue to bring pests back into your home looking for more, not to mention it will encourage them to invite their friends and family to their new home. As the saying implies, if you give a pest something to eat, they will indeed want something to drink. If both of these items can be found, the pests will be likely to set up a comfortable home right where they first found the food, in your home!
In order to prevent such problems, be sure to keep all food handling areas clean, and avoid the availability of water resources (fix leaky sinks, etc.). When it comes to most pests, cleanliness is vital, though it is crucial for extermination of any sort. Make your home as unwelcoming to unwanted pests as possible, and leave the cookies safe in the cookie jar!
 Those in the pest control business, especially those answering calls regarding bed bug infestations, hear the phrase "but I'm not a dirty person!" over and over again. It has been reported numerous times that bed bugs are not attracted to one home or another based upon the cleanliness of the building. Bed bugs do not discriminate based upon social status, race, sex, or cleanliness of the home. Cleanliness has nothing to do with getting bed bugs.
When bed bugs enter your home, however, those living in areas with poor sanitation are apt to endure an infestation longer, as the problem often goes unnoticed for some time. By the point that a pest control expert is called in, the infestation is often out of control and requires extra time and money to solve.
 Similarly, those with a cluttered and crowded living space present one of the largest challenges for pest control experts. Having an abundance of clutter or "stuff" around the home gives bed bugs (and other insects) excellent hiding places. Since bed bugs can lay eggs almost anywhere they choose, heavily cluttered areas give then an infinite number of hiding places where they can remain safe from the efforts of pest control.
Bed bug infestations can affect anyone, anywhere. Keeping your home
clean and free of clutter may not prevent an infestation, but it will make one east to spot at the first signs, allowing for fast and accurate pest control, and avoiding the waste of time and money.
Think You Have Bed Bugs?
 Have you ever been speaking with a friend or family member about insects and find that you are suddenly itchy all over? Working in the pest control field, we often encounter situations where customers believe that they have an infestation that in fact does not exist. While this confusion is normally not cause for concern, there are situations in which it can become a serious problem.
Delusional parasitosis, also known as Ekbom Syndrom, is a medically acknowledged form of psychosis that creates a belief that the victim is infested with some type of insect or parasite, though no such infestation is present. Delusions of parasitosis primarily occur in Caucasian middle-aged women, though it has been reported in other groups. The patients often present with debris such as clothing lint or pieces of skin contained in matchboxes, plastic wrap or adhesive tape. The patients believe that these “samples” contain the parasites that they believe they are infested with, however, there are no insects or parasites present. This is often referred to as the “matchbox sign” or the “Saran-wrap sign.”
 According to Noah S. Scheinfled, MD, JD, FAAD, classification of delusional parasitosis is very complicated. The condition has been associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. It is considered to be primarily a monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis.
Fortunately, delusional parasitosis can be treated through the use of psychtropic medications. There are occasions in which the sensation of itch is related to an actual disease or substance use rather than psychosis. In these cases, the treatment would involve treatment of the disease, or elimination of the substance causing the sensation. When considering treatment, it is very important that the delusion is not used to the advantage of medication or treatments. Although convincing a patient to take medication may help the condition, telling the patient that the medication will “kill the parasites” is likely to only reinforce the delusion and make the situation worse.
*** Disclaimer - We at A3 Superior are by no means members of the medical community, nor are any of our staff medical doctors. The information above is not medically researched by our staff. If you believe you or someone you know is suffering from delusions of parasitosis, please contact a health professional.
 When facing the challenge of bed bugs, many people are choosing to leave their old apartment behind and move on to bigger and better (if not just better). This poses many concerns for both those with bed bugs, and those without. How do you know that the moving company you hire will not move bed bugs in with all of your belongings, and if you do have bed bugs, how do you move without bringing them with you?
At A3 Superior, we have a solution for most moving problems, which also proves to be a solution for other situations - Bed bug thermals, in a truck! Through the processes that we have developed over the past few years, and taking into consideration all of our previous experiences, we have in our arsenal the ability to complete thermal remediation treatments in box trucks, moving trucks, personal vehicles, and more.
The completion of a thermal treatment in a moving truck is a very effective moving tool. While we cannot guarantee that the new apartment is currently free of bed bugs (without an inspection of course), we can ensure that your belongings are. Cost of treating a truck varies greatly based upon location, size of truck, amount of belongings and more. Call 1-977-757-7767 for more information.
When considering a move, why not consider a bed bug truck thermal?
Take a moment to watch this high-speed monarch metamorphosis. A beautiful depiction of a natural miracle!
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