For the past several years there has been a silent problem on the rise in the United States. No one wants to talk about it and no one wants to admit they have them. The problem? Bed Bugs!
Bed Bugs have made a comeback of epic proportions in the United States and around the world. New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Chicago are just a few of the major cities that report that bed bugs have become the latest epidemic. Each city is scrambling to come up with new legislation and guidelines to help control the spread of the bugs.
At a Bed Bug Symposium held recently in Washington D.C., attendees listened to speakers talk about the rising problem of bed bugs. Dr. Michael Potter, an entomologist at the University of Kentucky, stated that he felt that bed bugs were going to be the major pest problem of the 21st Century. When asked if he felt the problem was going to get worse before it gets better he said, “It is going to get worse and not get better”.
One of the problems with controlling bed bugs is that many of the chemicals that traditional pest control companies use to kill bed bugs are not working anymore. Many experts feel that the bed bug has become resistant to the current pesticides on the market. To emphasize this point, a representative from one of the major pest control companies that attended the bed bug symposium stood in front of the attendees and stated that they have stopped using one of their popular pesticide dusts because “it just doesn’t kill the bugs any more.”
Another problem facing the issue of getting rid of bed bugs is that more and more people just do not want pesticides sprayed in their house. Some don’t want to use pesticides because they are concerned about the environmental impact while others are concerned about health issues for their family and pets. So the question arises, “Are there any alternative methods to killing bed bugs without using pesticides?”
K4 Products, LLC is a company that is trying to answer that question. They have recently released a new product called EcoBugFree for Bed Bugs that kills bed bugs on contact. This product is effective as well as non-toxic and it contains no pesticides. EcoBugFree for Bed Bugs qualifies as an EPA Exempt minimum risk pesticide under rule 40 CFR 152.25(f).
EcoBugFree for Bed Bugs is currently being used by hotels and shelters to manage their bed bug issues. Many hotels want to have a product that they can safely use in a preventative manner between visits by the exterminator. The hotels have their household cleaning staff spray the product daily as part of their normal room cleaning routine. Because the product contains no pesticides, there are no potential harmful effects for the staff or occupant of the room.
EcoBugFree for Bed Bugs is also currently being stocked by hardware stores and pharmacies for sale to the general public. Many people cannot afford the expense of an exterminator and are looking for a product that they can use themselves. Since EcoBugFree for Bed Bugs contains no pesticides it is an excellent product for the general public. It is safe to use on and around the bed as well as in the presence of children and pets. There are no special precautions that need to be followed as there are with many of the traditional chemical pesticides.
K4 Products, LLC is committed to producing environmentally friendly pest control products. EcoBugFree for Bed Bugs is the first in a line of products that will be released for other common household pests including roaches, ants, mites and spiders.
For more information about K4 Products, LLC and EcoBugFree for Bed Bugs, contact Jeff Kinser at 888-669-5675, by email at sales@ecobugfree.com or by visiting www.EcoBugFree.com.
