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While bed bug infestations were common in the U.S. through World War II, they were basically wiped out with pesticide use. Around the late 1990’s, they began to pop up again here and in other Western European countries. And in the latter part of the previous decade, continued outbreaks led to more widespread public concern.

Experts contribute the resurgence of bed bugs to increased immigration and travel from developing countries as well as federal restrictions on the use of certain pesticides. While they traditionally may have been viewed as a third-world problem, bed bugs definitely have gone global.

The cockroach: It’s probably one of the most despised — sometimes even feared — pests that can invade our homes and offices. And it’s no wonder, because not only does their mere appearance cause us to shudder, they pose very serious health risks to our families and pets.

Extensively trained professionals at The Bug Man Inc. have been fighting and winning the battle of cockroach control for decades. We’d like to first share with you a few tips to try and keep cockroaches out:

More than 30 years of experience makes our staff at The Bug Man, Inc., the most trusted pest management company for Arkansas pest control. We offer solutions for any kind of pesky problem. Here are five:

When assisting our clients, we at The Bug Man, Inc. often encourage home and business owners to be proactive. And for no other pest than the termite can this tidbit of wisdom be more true.

Unfortunately, termites can be very difficult to spot before they’ve already done extensive damage. Often referred to as “hidden threats,” they usually don’t leave external signs.

When a chemical to control bed bugs was banned in the 1970’s, families became exposed once again to a pest widely thought to have become obsolete. The media and pop culture’s ongoing attention to those infestations resulted in a collective case of the willies.

Bed bugs, also known as “hitchhikers” — due to the fact they can attach to your suitcase and follow you home — are prolific world-wide, and their population has increased significantly since 1995.