What other bugs can be mistaken for bed bugs?

• <div><p>If you’ve ruled out small cockroaches, some other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/bugs-that-look-like-bed-bugs.htm">bugs you might mistake for bed bugs</a> are carpet beetles, bat bugs, and booklice. However, they’re usually found in different parts of the home. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-carpet-beetles.htm">Carpet beetles</a> are found in fabrics and carpets, bat bugs live in attics, and booklice dwell around books and damp areas.</p></div>

How long do fleas live?

• <div><p>A flea can live as long as <b>100 days </b>when it has a live host to feed on. They tend to live a much shorter life when they’re on a short-haired dog or cat versus a pet with longer hair. Without a host, fleas will typically only survive for about one to two weeks. </p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2022
**BEWARE** In the early stages of our landscape projects, I spent a great deal of time promoting Stolfa Landscaping. Tony is very sharp on his understanding of plants and trees. However, there's a huge difference in being familiar with plants and being able to effectively run a landscape...
STOLFA LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in July 2021
Nate knows what he is doing and does it in a timely manner yet keeping things safe. Due to weather issues had to reschedule which was out of his control. Will be calling him again for the next tree project.
Twin Grove Tree Specialists
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Reviewed in September 2018
When they quoted us, we had some honey bees in the trees lining the street and some yellow jackets flying around the honey bees. This was a condition we had inspected by a pest control company several times while we were trying to sell our house, and they did not find a nest present on the...
Barefoot Lawn
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Reviewed in March 2017
Tom was very knowledgeable, and recommended a product that was both very efficient and cost effective. I would recommend this company to anyone looking for pest control products
Pest Outpost, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
Zeke Flynn responded to my email inqury the same day and was out and provided a free estimate within two days. My request for an insurance certificate listing my wife and I as additional insureds was not an issue. His bid was not the highest or lowest, but was reasonable, and he had great...
Flynn's Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2013
Worked very well; very polite and professional. I will definitely call them if I want weed control done by someone else. Currently I do my own.
Weed Man - Arlington Heights IL
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Reviewed in June 2013
It went very well! I worked with Donna, who was very professional and pleasant during the whole process. I set up the appointment by calling their number on a Monday and scheduling the cleanup for Friday at 4PM CST. They hadn't called by back by about 4:10 PM on Friday, so I called them, and...
Alexander Technical Resources
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Reviewed in June 2012
He is really good; and honest. I have never met a pest control person who was so passionately interested in his work. He has been in business for himself for 25 years.
American Pest Control Inc
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Reviewed in May 2012
They are prompt. You can call them and have them out in a couple of days. The guys they have always sent out are kind and courteous. They only bad thing they always try to sell you something when they come out. They are really good for bug control.
Orkin
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Reviewed in April 2012
I was having trouble with the TV and they did come out. The problem with cable is that you need two remote controls and a cable box. I do not like messing with that. They are not real helpful in making accommodations so I can have one remote.
Comcast Cable
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Action Pest Control has always had one mission: to provide you with timely service and effective solutions from professionals you can trust. As one of the largest pest management firms in the Midwest region, Action provides commercial, industrial, and residential pest management services throughout Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois. The trained professionals at Action Pest Control are available to customize a program to fit your needs from any of our eight locations: Evansville, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, Owensboro, KY, Jasper, IN, Terre Haute, IN, and Robinson, IL. Competing with over 15,000 registered companies, Action Pest Control has ranked among the top 100 companies nationwide since PCT Magazine began publishing the list in 2001. Action has also received numerous service-related awards including the Super Service Award from Angie's List, Reader's Choice Awards from multiple print publications, the Crown Leadership Award, and the Technician of the Year Award from the National Pest Management Association. To learn more about the services offered by Action Pest Control, please visit our website: ActionPest.com.

"Did a good job in according to their charge. They came out twice to make sure traps were not sprung. I would probably hire again."

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"Did a good job in according to their charge. They came out twice to make sure traps were not sprung. I would probably hire again."

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Pest Control questions, answered by experts

Roaches multiply quickly, which is why an infestation can spread so fast. Female American cockroaches lay about 12 eggs in each egg case, called an ootheca. They can lay six to 14 ootheca during their short lifespan. German cockroaches lay four to five ootheca in their lifetime, with each carrying 20 to 40 eggs. Many roaches can have 100 to over 200 offspring during their lifespan.

You should not squish a roach because it can spread disease, attract more roaches, and release allergens. Roaches feed on the bodies of dead roaches, making more of them come. Squashing an individual roach only kills that one, whereas boric acid powder or baking soda can kill an entire population because it travels back to the nest before dying.

If you’ve ruled out small cockroaches, some other bugs you might mistake for bed bugs are carpet beetles, bat bugs, and booklice. However, they’re usually found in different parts of the home. Carpet beetles are found in fabrics and carpets, bat bugs live in attics, and booklice dwell around books and damp areas.

A flea can live as long as 100 days when it has a live host to feed on. They tend to live a much shorter life when they’re on a short-haired dog or cat versus a pet with longer hair. Without a host, fleas will typically only survive for about one to two weeks.

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