The Bed Bug Book: The Complete Guide to Prevention and Extermination

The Bed Bug Book is a must have guide for every homeowner, renter, landlord, and traveler. Some cities have seen a 1000 percent increase in bed bug infestations. Exterminators were unprepared for the resurgence of these tiny pests and the public is now scrambling for information on how they spread and how to get rid of them. The Bed Bug Book has the answers. A professional pest control manager and bed bug expert with over twenty-five years in the industry details: 

• The complete history of bed bugs 
• The biology of bed bugs--their life cycles with photos of each stage of growth
• A guide to prevention--what to look for when you're traveling and steps you can take to protect your home
• A guide to detection and treatments
• 104 essential things to know about bed bugs
• Extensive references to help you choose a pest control company, know your rights as a tenant or landlord, and suggestions for further reading

Based on years of first-hand experience, Ralph H. Maestre tells you how to spot bed bugs in your home, hotel, or on the go, how to identify a bed bug bite, and most importantly, the steps you must take to get rid of these pests. Includes green methods and environmentally-friendly solutions.

Remember, bed bugs can affect anyone—from newborns to the elderly, everyone is at risk. So don't let the bed bugs bite! Spot them early, take action, and get on with your life.

Ralph H. Maestre (BCE), is a Board Certified Entomologist in Urban and Industrial Entomology. He received a BA in environmental science with a minor in biology. Maestre has been a New York State Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator since 1987. He is the technical director of pest control technicians at Magic Pest Management in New York City.