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North Brunswick, New Jersey (March 29, 2015) - We have noticed that a majority of Americans have begun taking precautions against the spreading of bedbugs throughout the United States according to an online 2014 Bed Bug Awareness Week survey conducted in the U.S. by Harris Poll.This poll was conducted on behalf of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in March 2014 among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18+. The survey, which found nearly 3 in 5 (59%) Americans take some type of precaution against bedbugs. This is being released in conjunction with Bed Bug Awareness Week in a national observance to help spread awareness about bed bugs and what people can do to put an end to these infestations.

Bedbugs are notorious for hitchhiking and are very easily transported, making them an extremely elusive insect and a formidable opponent. Bedbugs are also considered one of the most difficult pests to control by pest control companies because of their quick breeding capabilities and their tendency to hide in small dark crevicesoften unseen by the human eye.They primarily hide in places such as behind headboards, behind pictures hanging on the wall, along and behind baseboard molding, inside electrical outlets, on all surfaces of the box spring and around the rope edges of the mattress. Most bedbug infestations require at least two visits to eradicate the situation.

Pest Control professionals agree that public awareness is a major key in putting an end to bedbug infestations. Ongoing education and persistent vigilance are the first steps to help resolve the spread of bedbugs. We are also very pleased and encouraged to hear that so many Americans are becoming more aware of their surroundings and taking measures to protect against this troublesome pest said the vice president of public affairs for NPMA. We hope the public will use Bed Bug Awareness Week as an opportunity to brush up on prevention techniquesas we head into the busy summer travel season. Check out http://www.proactivepestcontrol.com/ for more information regarding these pests.