LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – Northwest Exterminating joins an expanding national network of pest management firms committed to the guidelines and practices of BedBug Central, the organization announced.

Northwest Exterminating, of Tucson, Ariz., was approved for bedbugFREE membership, a network of “like-minded companies sharing the philosophies of BedBug Central,” the organization said. All companies go through a screening process overseen by research entomologists Rick Cooper and Jeffrey White, they said.

Northwest Exterminating provides pest control and bed bug services throughout Arizona, and BedBug Central says the company understands the nature of household pests, and the work necessary to treat problems.

"It is important to partner with others in the industry who strive to achieve high standards and adjust services according to current research," said Chad Berg, president of Northwest Exterminating. "Since bed bug research is continually unveiling new finds, we know we need the resources of more than what our company can provide to ensure we are providing the best service to our customers."

Visit the website to find out more about becoming bedbugFREE.