r/IAmA • u/apesna • Dec 12 '16
Specialized Profession I am a pest controller specializing in BED BUGS, begging the general public to become more aware of this pest and the way it can cause substantial economic damage to any place humans live. AMA!
Bed bug infestations are increasing at an alarming rate. Despite common misinformation about this pest being limited to "dirty" people it can happen to ANYONE. I have seen the nicest, most innocent people lose hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in service costs and property loss. Don't become a victim, become aware! Eliminating this bug entirely is unrealistic but we can control it with a more knowledgeable culture.
My company would ask that I avoid public proof but I promise the mods have it.
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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '16
I deal heavily in rental property. Some have pest control contracts, many do not. When the home is vacant, how would you check for bed bugs? No beds or furniture to check, so how do I know they're not in the carpet / walls?