Black Widow Spider, Albuquerque, NM

This is really cool. This was right in my back yard in Albuquerque, NM

While out on a view of the back yard and playing with the dogs, I happened to come across this hole in the cement.  It looked like Black Widow webs so I just kind of waited around for a bit after I put the pets away.

And low and behold out comes two Black Widow spiders looking for some food.  They didn’t go far, but were on the prowl.

Well they are not there anymore, since there are pest running around in the yard all the time and I don’t want any of them to get bit by this guy, I had to get rid of them.

But the video shows some of the photo’s that I got of these gals as they were coming and going out of there home, check it, pretty cool.

If you are having problems and need to get rid of some pest in your yard or home, call Patriot Pest Control at 505-293-7378

We will come out and take care of your problems.  Now is the time as it gets warmer here in the land of enchantment, pest control is a must, just give us a call.

Video of Black Widow Spider

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Knowing some of the bed bugs eradication tips could be to your advantage.  If by chance you get bed bugs in your home or in your clothes, you will need to know how to get rid of them.  So knowing these tips is going to be important.  It seems like heat is one of the main things that you can do to kill bed bugs, but that is going to be discussed below.

Bed Bugs Eradication Tips

Learn a few bed bugs eradication tips that you will need if you come in contact with bed bugs.

For only being several millimeters long, bed bugs are hard to miss. They thrive on blood, human and animal, and their bites can leave mosquito-sized bumps or bigger. The welts often take a long time to fade, and the human sufferer is constantly scratching. Although it’s rare to have an allergic reaction, some people suffer from nausea when bitten a lot.

Why are bed bugs rampant now? Scientists speculate that bed bug populations were mostly eradicated by the popular use of the pesticide DDT. In 1972, though, DDT was banned because of its negative effects on human health. Since then, bed bugs have made a comeback in almost every country in the world.

Dealing with an infestation using green solutions typically will not get rid of them immediately or all at once. It takes consistent treatments and vigilance to eradicate the pests from your home completely. However, people who are sensitive to strong chemicals or conscientious about the impact on our environment, harsh fumigation agents are not an option.

Remember that temperatures above 120° kill them, so steam cleaning drapes, upholstery, and carpets is essential. So is running all clothes and bedding through the dryer. The common green solution of Diatomaceous Earth is non-toxic as long as it’s not inhaled directly by children or pets. This dusty substance dehydrates the bugs until they die.

Once you rid your home of bed bugs, ensure that they don’t reappear by being vigilant of the items that travel with you. Suitcases and duffel bags are common carriers of the pests. Don’t forget to check the recycled cloth bags that you use to transport groceries and other store-bought items.

Experts recommend enclosing all clean clothes and bedding in plastic, zip-lock bags. For long-term storage, plastic bins should be used with the lids duct-taped shut. Polyethylene is the safest plastic. If you can find bags made of this, you can ensure that you’re utilizing the least toxic option. To save your mattresses, you can make your very own mattress encasement. Using Reflectix, a layer of foil sandwiched between two layers of polyethylene plastic, and duct tape, you can protect your mattress from future invasions. Just be sure to inspect the encasement regularly for holes.

Ridding your home of bed bugs is a tedious and sometimes expensive process, but an uninterrupted night’s sleep and peace of mind make it worthwhile. Green solutions are the best way to avoid exposure to strong pesticides and toxic fumes for you and your family. Be persistent and watchful, and you can restore peace and a pest-free environment to your home.

There is is a lot more to read on this with some more bed bugs eradication tips, and you can do this by clicking on the link to the PlanetSave.com

Using the green methods don’t seem to work as good as using heat which I would imagine would be considered a green method of treating bed bugs.  But if you know that you have come in contact with bed bugs, then you need to use some of these bed bugs eradication tips that were talked about.

If you are having bed bug problems or if you suspect that you have a problem and you live in the Albuquerque, New Mexico or the surrounding area’s such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Edgewood and other, then you need to get in contact with Patriot Pest Control today, buy calling 505-293-7378 right now.  Don’t wait it will only cost you more money and time, catch this problem early and Patriot Pest Control will give you some bed bugs eradication tips to follow so this problem does not happen again.

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Preventing bed bugs from getting into your home is a must, learn more about bed bugs prevention while traveling.

If you plan to travel this summer or even over the spring break, then bed bugs prevention while traveling is going to be important for you read.  Bed bugs are almost if not at at an epidemic now. Here you will find out what cities you need to be on the look out for bed bugs. So traveler beware.

Bed Bugs Prevention While Traveling

Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc., today announced its top 50 bed bug cities for 2011, and several of them are popular spring break destinations. Last year, Orkin’s parent company, Rollins, which operates seven pest control brands, saw a 33.6 percent increase in bed bug business compared to 2010. The following cities are ranked in order of the number of bed bug treatments Orkin performed from January to December 2011 along with their shift, if any, in ranking compared to January to December 2010.
1. Cincinnati
2. Chicago
3. Detroit (+1)
4. Denver (+2)
5. Los Angeles (+20)
6. Columbus, Ohio (-3)
7. Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas (+43)
8. Washington, D.C. (-3)
9. New York (-2)
10. Richmond/Petersburg, Va. (+6)
11. Houston (-1)
12. San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Calif. (+35)
13. Cleveland/Akron/Canton, Ohio (+1)
14. Boston (+4)
15. Dayton, Ohio (-7)
16. Las Vegas (-1)
17. Honolulu (+55)
18. Baltimore (-6)
19. Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville, N.C. (+9)
20. Philadelphia (-9)
21. Atlanta (+24)
22. Lexington, Ky. (-13)
23. Syracuse, N.Y. (+25)
24. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (+27)
25. Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colo. (+19)
26. San Diego (+13)
27. Seattle/Tacoma, Wash. (-3)
28. Omaha, Neb. (-11)
29. Buffalo, N.Y. (-16)
30. Pittsburgh (-3)
31. Indianapolis (-12)
32. Milwaukee (+6)
33. Charlotte, N.C. (+13)
34. Phoenix (+19)
35. Louisville, Ky. (-3)
36. Hartford/New Haven, Conn. (-16)
37. Grand Junction/Montrose, Colo. (+30)
38. Knoxville, Tenn. (+4)
39. Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, Mich. (-17)
40. Nashville, Tenn. (+15)
41. Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto, Calif. (+24)
42. Des Moines/Ames, Iowa (-13)
43. Salisbury, Md. (+46)
44. Albany/Schenectady/Troy, N.Y. (-23)
45. Cedar Rapids/Waterloo, Iowa (-22)
46. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (-20)
47. Lincoln/Hastings/Kearney, Neb. (-17)
48. Salt Lake City (-8)
49. Charleston/Huntington, W.Va. (-13)
50. West Palm Beach/Ft. Pierce, Fla. (+6)

Los Angeles moved from 25th to 5th, San Francisco moved from 47th to 12th and Honolulu was not in the top 50 list at 72nd in 2010, but now ranks 17th. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Fla. also jumped in the rankings from 51st to 24th along with West Palm Beach, Fla., which was not in the top 50 in 2010. New Orleans, La. ranked 31st in 2010 and is no longer in the top 50. Also no longer in the top 50 are Sioux City, Iowa; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Davenport, Iowa/Moline, Ill.; Austin, Texas; Norfolk, Va.; Champaign, Ill.; Springfield, Ill.; and Tulsa, Okla.

“The changes in some cities’ rankings show bed bugs continue to be a problem in most areas of the U.S.,” said Orkin entomologist and Technical Services Director Ron Harrison, Ph.D. “Several of the top 50 cities have large, busy airports, and there could be a correlation between increased travel and bed bug activity. The changes could also be because the bed bug population is increasing overall, or even because the public is becoming more aware of bed bugs and has become better adept at identifying them.”

Bed bugs can multiply quickly, so early detection is critical to preventing a larger infestation. And since infestations can be difficult to control, Orkin advises vacationers to take the proper precautions before enjoying spring break activities to avoid contact with and spreading the blood-suckers.

“Bed bugs can be found in other places than the bedroom,” warns Dr. Harrison. “They’re great hitchhikers and tend to settle where people sleep, particularly in hotel rooms, but they can also crawl into personal belongings and make their way into planes, gyms, offices, stores and worse, your home.”

If you would like to read the rest of the article you can check here at MarketWatch.com. There is a lot more information about this topic.

So as you can see bed bugs prevention while traveling is very important and these tips on how to protect yourself and others should help you make your travels fun and safe.  So take the proper precautions and all should be fine.  Bed bugs are getting worse and worse today and it is imperative that we find ways to protect our selves from bringing this pest home with us after traveling.

If you are having bed bug problems or if you suspect that you have a problem and you live in the Albuquerque, New Mexico or the surrounding area’s such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Edgewood and other, then you need to get in contact with Patriot Pest Control today, buy calling 505-293-7378 right now.  Don’t wait it will only cost you more money and time, catch this problem early.

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How to Eliminate Bed Bugs

Bed bugs on couch in Albuquerque, New Mexico

WOW what a great 3 months of service Captain Dale and Patriot Pest Control has had exterminating Bed Bugs.  Captain Dale and Handler Dave have helped many families and people get that piece of mind that they are free from bed bugs.

Patriot Pest Control has set the standard for Bed Bug control in Albuquerque, New Mexico.   Patriot Pest Control will not fail ridding you of bed bugs and we have a great track record to prove it. Not only does Patriot get rid of your bed bugs we also help you understand what you will be going through to get rid of bedbugs and help you get over the creepy crawlies I know most people feel when going through a bed bug infestation.

We have a way of attacking bed bugs with a team of people and canine along with a consistent technique and time frame of expectations.  All of this goes into developing your piece of mind you desperately need.

Captain Dale has helped with this as well as clearing houses, hotels, laundry facilities, apartments and much more to come. So whether you are returning from a trip and stayed at a irresponsible hotel or you moved into a new apartment and need to confirm it is bed bug free.  Call Patriot we can help.

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Check out the rental property before you move into a bed bug infestation.

We have encountered many renters that have moved into a rental house or apartment and it had an active Bed Bug Infestation. Captain Dale can Quickly determine if Bed Bugs are present and Patriot Pest Control will eliminate those bed bugs before you move in.

You Stayed at a hotel that has bed bugs…..

Many times the hotel will pay for your prevention of bed bugs when you get home. Captain Dale can find infestations early if they are there. If there not Captain Dale will give you piece of mind that your home is bed bug free…..

You rented some furniture and Bed Bugs came with it……..

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You have questions about bed bugs call Handler Dave he will answer questions and help you through the process. Quotes available over the phone. No high pressure in person sales pitch. Captain Dales and our proven technique separates us from the rest.  Call today  505-293-7378

Remember the best human inspection is 35% accurate. Canine inspections exceed 97% accuracy. This is why Patriot Pest Control invested in Captain Dale and your piece of mind is priceless.   We at Patriot Pest Control Albuquerque know how to eliminate bed bugs and we Guarantee it…

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How to identify insects

I just found this site that will help you when it comes to identifying insects.  You have to go to this link and learn more, here is the link:

http://www.insectidentification.org/

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Being bitten at night, maybe a bed bug dog inspection is necessary?

Bed bugs are again becoming a huge problem in the United States, thanks largely to the frequency of foreign travel and the regular exchange of furniture among homes. There is also the diversion of focus on other pests and their eradication that escalated the problem.

After being eradicated over 50 years ago, more complaints of bed bug infestation are now surfacing from private homes, dorms, hotels, motels, hospitals and even different modes of transportation that bed bug dog inspection is now very necessary.

Bedbugs don’t jump, they crawl

Bed bugs crawling on a matress

Bed bugs do not jump but can crawl along walls, pipes and wirings and then hide in folds of fabrics, upholstery, under mattresses, crevices and holes on bed frames, wall gaps and in places that are difficult to reach.

Green pest control methods, bed bug dog inspections

While pest control specialists are normally used to inspect homes and establishments for pest infestations, a new breed of green pest control inspectors are available today, particularly for bed bugs. Currently the most in demand service for bed bug inspection is bed bug dog detection system.

Bed bug dogs are highly-trained canines, able to detect the presence of eggs up to adult bed bugs in a few minutes after entering a home or establishment.

Pin point the exact location of the bed bug, live or dead

What is more amazing is that a highly-trained bed bug dog can accurately pinpoint the exact location of the bed bugs in a piece of furniture. A highly-trained bed bug dog is very useful in locating live bed bugs and in differentiating eggs, carcasses and fecal matter and dead bed bugs.

A bed bug dog inspection will detect the presence of bed bugs in areas that cannot be reached by human. Bed bug dog inspection can find bed bugs in wall gaps, inside electrical outlets, behind baseboards, under mattresses, along ceilings, other furniture and under general house clutter, including piles of clothing and stuff toys.

Bed bug dog inspections only take a few minutes

Captain Dale and David at Bed bug dog training in Texas

And the bed bug dog inspection can take only a few minutes, without removing mattresses and furniture and prying off walls and baseboards. With the faster and pinpoint accuracy, which is about 96 percent, a homeowner will be able to save in the extermination.

Since the locations are pinpointed, so does the extermination process, as the whole house will not be subjected to spraying, which can be quite costly.

Have your house checked if you are itching and you travel a lot

If you are getting very itchy insect bites, you travel frequently and stay in hotels, motels or condominiums and have some pieces of furniture given by your friends or family, have your house checked.

You should see to it that there are no bed bugs that have hitchhiked with you or your furniture and luggage, since the problem with bed bugs is already escalating.

Bed bug dog inspection to prevent further infestation

Consider bed bug dog inspection to prevent possible or further bed bug infestation as early as possible before you develop skin rashes, allergies and other diseases that may be transferred by these blood-sucking pests.

If you are running an apartment complex or you want to start a new business, there are bed bug sniffing dogs for sale. These dogs are already trained to sniff out bed bugs and may save you a bundle in pest extermination. As the bed bug sniffing dogs are still very new you and demand is very high, you may find that this a viable business venture for you.

Bed bug dog training already done, Patriot Pest Control

New Mexico, in and around the Albuquerque area, you are lucky.  Captain Dale and David are certified and have gone thru the bed bug dog training program.  They are the only bed bug sniffing dog team in the state.  Call today if you suspect a problem at 505-293-7378 and they will get rid of the problem for you.

They will also give you peace of mind if you think you have a problem and they come out and tell you that you don’t.  They can even certify hotels, motels so you can post a sign that you are a bed bug free establishment, which is what people want to see today when they are traveling.  Call 505-293-7378 today!

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The training process of a bed bug dog and handler, they are a pair

Bed bugs have made a comeback in the United States after almost half a century after their eradication. It is difficult to find the hiding places of bed bugs and they crawl anywhere. The focus on other pests, increased foreign travel and the use of second-hand furniture are some of the reasons attributed to the re-introduction of bed bugs in the United States.

Bed bug bites on humans

Normally, you can detect the presence of bed bugs by the swollen and highly itchy bites you will get on your neck, face, upper arms and shoulders. In heavily infested areas, it’s the almond sweet smell that bed bug emits that announce the presence of these pests.

Don’t wait till its too late, use a bed bug sniffing dog

Rather than wait for a home or establishment to be heavily infested by bed bugs, there are now environmentally-friendly bed bug inspectors – bed bug dogs – that are trained to detect the presence of bed bugs in private homes, motels, hotels, dormitories and other establishments where humans stay for some time. Bed bug dogs have been proven to be very effective in pinpointing where the bed bugs are.

Bed bug dog training and certification

But the canines need to undergo bed bug dog training, too just like how canines are trained to sniff bombs and drugs. And there is an increasing demand now for highly trained bed bug dogs and handlers, more that what can be provided. Dogs have about 250 million scent receptors while humans only have about 5 million.

Though not born to identify particular scents, dogs can be properly trained to identify up to 30 odors. Dogs and bed bugs therefore share a relationship, as dogs can be trained to recognize the almond-sweet scent given off by bed bugs. Bed bug dog training uses the same technique of food/reward training.

Hunting breeds make great bed bug sniffing dogs

According to Bill Whitstine, certified master trainer, and well-known leader in the field of canine training since 1989, many breeds of dogs can be trained to be bed bug dogs, but hunting breeds are very suitable to be trained to sniff out bed bugs. It is because hunting breeds such as Labradors, Aussies, beagles, border collies and Jack Russell terriers, are great trackers.

Mr. Whitstine also added that the dog should have plenty of drive and should be friendly, energetic and intelligent. It is best to train dogs to be bed bug dogs that are about 10 months to three years old. The dogs will be individually trained between 600 to 800 hours for the dogs to accurately detect bed bugs from eggs to adult.  And once trained the dogs sniffing bed bugs can work for 8 to 10 years.

Bed bug dogs can smell the difference between live and dead bed bugs

Bed bug dog training involves familiarizing the dog on the scent of bed bugs, but not only the adult ones. They are trained to know the difference between live and dead bed bugs. They are also trained to differentiate between cast skins, fecal matter and eggs.

Bed bug dog training also includes training the dog to accurately pinpoint where the location of the bed bugs are in a piece of furniture, a skill that will take an expert pest control specialist hours to do.

They can sniff out a bedbug in two to three minutes

Successful dogs that pass bed bug dog training will be able to sniff out bed bugs within two to three minutes after it has entered a house, a hotel room or any place where humans stay or sleep. A dog that has passed bed bug dog training will have around 96 percent to 98 percent accuracy in sniffing where the pests are hiding.

Bed bug dog training and handler training

The success rate of bed bug sniffing dogs makes them so much in demand. As the demand is higher than the supply and the bed bug infestation getting more widespread, different states and counties are looking at training and certifying dogs and handlers to be bed bug dogs. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, David Erik Swanson and his Labrador retriever Captain Dale have recently been certified as the first bed bug dog and handler team in the area and they are the only bed bug dog and handler in New Mexico right now. They received their training in Austin, Texas.

If you are in New Mexico and you are in the need of the services of Captain Dale and David, call 505-293-7378 and make an appointment today.  We guarantee you won’t have bedbugs when this team is finished.

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