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Here is one of many bed bug electron microscope photograph we commissioned from a top-flight hospital in New York. This shows a ventral view, or view from the bottom. The six legs of the insect can be seen, as can … Continue reading →

Here’s a typical public building being checked by Anchor and Carmen – they have standing maintenance contracts with housing authorities all over NJ and NY as well as municipalities and counties that require bed bugs treatments and checking. It’s low-impact … Continue reading →

According to the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), the spending on bed bug problems by New York City is astronomical. “New York City alone spends between $10 million and $40 million per year … Continue reading →

“Anchor… Where are you?” Better late than never.  NYC is finally getting with it, hiring two bed bug-sniffing dogs to take care of things…  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  But experience makes a difference too!

This video shows you how Anchor does his job.  He’s happy finding bed bugs, and it’s a great example of humans and animals working together in a symbiotic relationship.  Too bad for the bugs, though!

Home preparation- Turn off all fans and heating or AC 30mins before we get there unplug all plug in like glad plug in’s and such remove all pet toys or food. And remove pets from home. The more quiet and less distraction the better the search will go. I have a doc on this I will send also
We arrive at the house. I talk to the customer about there problems explain to them if they have any questions ask now or ask after please do not distract the dog as we work. I take a walk around the house open any doors I might need to open and plan out my route the search is performed left to right. Continue reading →

If you think you have bed bugs, these are the essential dos and don’ts.
If you suspect there are bed bugs where you sleep, don’t begin sleeping in another bed, on the sofa. Do not go to stay with someone else. The bugs may follow you to your guest room or sofa, and then it will be much harder to get rid of them… Continue reading →