Why? Despite their small size, bed bugs are strong. When a leg gets stuck, they pull it free and back away from the tape. This also applies to insect traps designed as sticky boards. Our bed bug tape Nattaro Safe (InsectoSec) is a double-folded strip of paper. The strip contains finely ground powder (diatomaceous earth). […]

Bed bugs have become a particular concern for many landlords. Renting out one’s home is nothing new; people have been doing it for years. However, with today’s new technology, it has become much easier to rent out your home. This, however, has led to many landlords experiencing bed bug infestations. Renting out your home can […]

Staying bed bug-free is a top priority if you are in the hotel industry to avoid ruining your guests’ holiday and your hotel’s reputation, not to mention leaving you with a hole in your budget. So what can you do as a hotel manager to avoid this nasty pest?

When it comes to bed bugs, prevention is better than treatment. Once you get bed bugs in a hotel, this elusive pest can be very hard to eradicate as they can live a long time without food and are notoriously good at hiding.

As a hotel manager, you want to avoid bed bugs at all costs. Read on to learn about what you can do to avoid this nasty pest from ruining your guest’s holiday, your maintenance budget and, above all, your hotel’s reputation.  

In 9 out of 10 cases, bed bugs are found around the bed as they want to be close to their host. Bed bugs can spread passively through, for example, used bedding, but also actively on their own.

Treating a hotel room for bed bugs can be a costly situation. Not just considering the actual pest control cost, but the lost revenue when moving a guest to another room and closing off the room for the time of the treatment.

During the last decade, the number of bed bug infestations has exploded in the hospitality industry. We take a look at the different reasons behind these bed bug infestations and what can be done to prevent them.

Tips for all assisted living staff (or all those in jobs where there is a risk of coming into contact with bed bugs at work).

Do not let fear of bed bugs prevent you from travelling or buying things from jumble sales or online. Do not stop travelling, just be aware and careful not to spread bed bugs to your home.