American Pest Management

Bed Bug Awareness Week: Day 6 – The Ultimate Survivalists 🪳

****Think bed bugs are just ordinary pests? Think again. These critters have some downright terrifying "superpowers":

🌡️ Temperature Armor: They can survive in freezing cold temperatures up to a certain point, and need sustained, intense heat (113F to 120F) to completely eliminate them and their eggs.

🍽️ The Fasting Champions: An adult bed bug can survive for months without a single blood meal just by slowing down its metabolism.

🧪 Chemical Resistance: Over time, they’ve developed thick outer shells that make them highly resistant to many over-the-counter bug sprays.

The Takeaway: This is why "bug bombs" from the grocery store usually just scatter them instead of killing them. Leave it to the pros with the right equipment!

🚨 TICK ALERT: According to a recent report by KSNT 27 News, tick activity is reaching record-breaking highs across Kansas, with national numbers hitting a 10-year peak.
Shorter, milder winters mean these pests are out earlier, in greater numbers, and looking for a blood meal.
🛡️ Don't let your backyard become a hazard zone for your family and pets. From Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, the risks are higher than ever this season.
Protect your property. Contact World Pest Control today to set up a barrier treatment that keeps ticks where they belong: away from your home.
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