- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Most of us have clutter we've hidden away in closets, drawers, garages, or in other storage space. Although you may not have the time or energy to go through these excess “stuff” and cluttered areas, we have an incentive for you: pest reduction and prevention.
Consider the following pests when thinking whether you should reduce clutter and get rid of unneeded items in your house:
Cockroaches may come into contact with human and pet excrement and can transmit bacteria to food. They prefer to hide in warm, moist environments. The German cockroach female is capable of laying over 30,000 eggs per year,...
Do you plan to stay in a hotel during the holidays this year? If so, do you know how to look for bed bugs and prevent them from coming home with you? UC IPM can help. We have detailed information as well as videos to help make your holidays bed bug-free.
Why Do Hotels Harbor Bed Bugs?
Until recently, bed bugs were typically associated with crowded and run-down hotels or housing. However, bed bug infestations are on the rise and can even be found in the finest hotels! The reason for this pest's resurgence isn't totally understood, but appears to involve increased global travel, ease of movement of infested items, widespread insecticide resistance, and changes in pesticides available for control.
What are Bed...
/h2>Every summer, a handful of insect pests can become a real nuisance when they invade your space, bite, or sting you. Whether you take a staycation or a vacation, you'll want to watch our videos for tips on how to deal with these pests when you encounter them.
1 Ants: What to do if you have an ant emergency
2 Bed bugs: Don't bring bed bugs home when you travel!
3 Mosquitoes:...
/h2>/h2>/h2>Did you know that June 5-11 is National Bed Bug Awareness Week? If you are planning a summer vacation or have kids coming home from college, keep in mind that bed bugs can be found anywhere that humans frequent, like hotels, dorm rooms, summer camps, and hostels.
California, as well as many other states, has seen a resurgence in bed bugs in the last decade, so it's important to be aware of bed bugs and how to prevent or control infestations of these very unwelcome insects.
Watch UC IPM's short YouTube videos to help you search for bed bugs in your hotel room before you settle in, and in your home if you think you have the bugs. You'll definitely want a big screen to watch these videos!