Bed Bug Testing Services

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, February 22, 2024

Last month, one of the nation’s largest commercial and residential pest control companies released its annual list of the top 50 cities in the United States for bed bug treatments. Chicago stayed at the top of the list for the fourth year in a row. The other top 5 cities included New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland-Akron, and Los Angeles.

Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of people and animals, usually while they sleep. They are experts at hiding, which can make them difficult to find. The presence of bed bugs can be an ongoing annoyance because they often cause itching and loss of sleep for people living or working in, or visiting, an infested property. Some people may also suffer allergic reactions caused by their presence.

“An infestations can take place almost anywhere, from multimillion-dollar mansions and luxury resorts to dorms, apartments, cruise ships and even on public transportation,” said Jason Dobranic, Ph.D., Vice President of Microbiology and Life Sciences at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “To identify their presence, EMSL Analytical offers an easy-to-use sample collection kit that is then analyzed utilizing highly sensitive DNA-based laboratory testing techniques. This form of environmental testing could help to identify a minor situation before it becomes an all-out infestation that could cause the temporary closure of a business, not to mention all of the negative public relations associated with an infestation.”

Last year, EMSL sponsored an educational video about bed bugs that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/UFAdXsBi5rs

To learn more about bed bug testing or other indoor environmental quality (IEQ) services, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. To access bed bug or other IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.

About EMSL Analytical, Inc.

EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.