Black Diamond Participates in 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival Bed Races

LOUISVILLE, Ken. — Black Diamond Pest Control participated in the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races for the first time earlier this week. This event has kicked off the infamous Kentucky Derby week for the last 17 years. The pest control company spent three weeks prior to the race building their bed on wheels and decorating it as the “World’s Fastest Bed Bug Eliminators” observing the event’s theme of “Race for the Cup.”

 

There were 3,000 fans and 30 teams total that competed on the figure-eight course with their various beds on wheels which had to follow the rigid rules and specifications of the event. Black Diamond placed 3rd out of the 20 teams in their division, only 0.4 seconds from getting to race in the winner takes all final heat.

 

“With it being our first year participating in the event, we didn’t know exactly what to expect,” said owner and CEO, Keith Duncan, Jr. “It is an extremely fun and energetic evening. We are excited to participate again next year with some experience under our belt.”