Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, and Kissing Bugs are Unpreventable, Here’s What You Need to Know

E&I Host:
David Manz, Business Partnerships Manager, Facilities & Interiors

Guest:
Frank Meek, Manager, Rollins Entomology Department, Rollins, Inc. 

In this spooky podcast, David welcomes Frank Meek from Rollins-Orkin, to discuss common misconceptions and provide the facts about some creepy, crawly insects: bed bugs, cockroaches, and kissing bugs. An entomologist, Frank teaches us all about bed bugs, how they multiply and spread, and where they like to hide inside facilities. He offers advice to help educational institutions find and eliminate populations that may reside in schools, on campuses, and in student residences. You’ll discover ways to protect mattresses, foundations, and box springs from these pesky pests. Frank also provides essential facts about cockroaches and kissing bugs. The discussion concludes with pest control statistics in schools and other industries, and additional advice for listeners on how to properly remove these pests from your facilities.

Relevant Links:
E&I Orkin Contract
Orkin Website
Bed Bugs
Kissing Bugs
Cockroaches
German Cockroaches
National Pest Management Association
Facts and Statistics from the NPMA Survey
Certified Bed Bug Encasements

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