Dust mites are the invisible culprits keeping millions sick and from coming to work. The American Academy of Asthma and Immunology estimates that up to thirty percent of people in the US suffer from allergic rhinitis, and that allergies are one of the top three reasons people miss work.

In a survey released by Orkin and the building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), 50 percent of office tenants reported that recurring pest issues would prompt them to look for new office space.

The pest control industry is constantly researching new technologies and products that will advance the way we prevent and manage pests.

In April 2013, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the University of Kentucky compiled a comprehensive report on bed bugs titled 2013 Bugs Without Borders Survey. While the bed bug problem in North America is not necessarily a seasonal problem, the study did find that nearly half of all infestations occur during the spring and summer months.

If someone handed you a product made with soybeans and cinnamon oil, you’d probably think it was some type of new salad dressing or marinade. You’d likely never guess the product is actually a highly effective pesticide for preventing bed bug infestations.

Chicago made a lot of headlines earlier this year for being at the top of a list no city wants to be on: Orkin’s Bed Bug Cities List. And it’s not the first time the Windy City has earned this title.