When America's bed bug crisis became a national story, newsrooms turned to us.
"A New Breed of Guard Dog Attacks Bedbugs" — Full feature on The Bed Bug Inspectors
"Sniffing Out Bedbugs" — Photo feature
John Jay College bed bug coverage
"Bedbugs Evolve to Withstand Pesticides" — The Bed Bug Inspectors featured
"Bed Bugs Beware! U.S. Battles Bloodsucking Pests" — The Bed Bug Inspectors on camera
"Why We Still Can't Stop Bed Bugs" — The Bed Bug Inspectors quoted
Wire photo of The Bed Bug Inspectors team with detection canine, nationally distributed
Between 2009 and 2011, New York City experienced an unprecedented bed bug epidemic that became a national news story. Major retailers, hotels, university dormitories, and residential buildings across the country were reporting infestations. The story was covered on front pages and nightly news broadcasts worldwide.
As one of the first dedicated bed bug inspection companies in New York — and the nation — The Bed Bug Inspectors and founder Jeremy Ecker were frequently sought by journalists for expertise, comment, and on-camera interviews. The photo of Jeremy Ecker with Freedom, the detection beagle, was distributed via Getty Images and AFP to newsrooms internationally.
We're available for expert commentary on bed bug topics, infestations, treatment methods, and the pest control industry. Jeremy Ecker and our team are available for print, broadcast, and online media.
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