“Bed bugs had been almost unheard of in the U.S. for decades,” says Phillip Clegg, President of Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control. “Over the past two years, there has been a resurgence of the bugs. We see stories in the news on a daily basis where the bugs have infested businesses or government buildings. We’re also getting calls every day from homeowners after they or their children are waking up with bites from the critters. While our pest technicians are trained to identify bed bug infestations, these two bed bug detection dogs can do it faster and more efficiently (Smoke is pictured to the left).” Bed bugs feed on blood, and their bites can cause itching. They are not known to transmit diseases. Bed bug dogs have been trained to identify the bugs based on their scent.

“Unfortunately, bed bugs can easily travel from place to place, making it harder to control their spread,” adds Clegg. “Individuals need to be aware of the indicators of bed bugs and contact a pest professional if they believe they have an infestation.” Clegg notes that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed deceptive advertising charges earlier this month against companies that claimed to have an all-natural bed bug remedy. “While it’s nice to think there is a proven ‘do it yourself’ solution to treat bed bugs, they can be difficult to eradicate. We recommend calling someone with solid experience treating bed bugs.”

Clegg’s Termite & Pest Control, LLC (http://www.cleggs.com) is a family-owned, full-service pest control company based in Durham, North Carolina, offering residential and commercial pest control services throughout North Carolina. Clegg’s will devise a customized plan based on the individual pest and termite control needs of each customer. In addition to treating for termites, ants, bed bugs, roaches, fleas, ticks, mice, rats, and nuisance wildlife, Clegg’s also offers moisture control solutions and termite protection services. Clegg’s is an authorized operator for the Sentricon^® Termite Colony Elimination System and a member of the North Carolina Pest Management Association. Clegg’s can be contacted by phone at 1.888.MR.CLEGG.

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Pest control professionals in Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana are reporting early swarms of termites. If you have not had your home inspected for termites, you may wish to do so. Call Clegg’s today at 1-888-MR-CLEGG to schedule your appointment.