Protect-A-Bed Offers New Weapons For Bed Bug Battle At NPMA Show

CHICAGO — Protect-A-Bed, a provider of mattress and box spring encasements for the pest management industry, has seen significant growth in sales within the industry since attending Pest World 2007. The company attended Pest World 2008 last week to build on the its momentum and to introduce the BugLock with Secure Seal and Allergen Flap to the industry.

“In 2007 we came to PestWorld to show the entire pest control management industry how bed bug entry, escape and bite proof encasements are a valuable tool for those on the front line in war against bed bugs,” said Alan Eisenberg, vice president of national accounts for Protect-A-Bed. “The response we’ve received has been outstanding, and this year we’ve added a secure seal to all of our products that prevents individuals from tampering with the encasement.”

According to the firm, Protect-A-Bed offers the world’s first scientifically proven bed bug entry, escape and bite proof mattress encasements with the patent pending Bug Lock with Secure Seal and Allergen Flap. The Protect-A-Bed system has been tested in an entomology laboratory to assure customers that is it is of the highest quality and effectiveness for pest management professionals, officials report. The recently added Secure Seal gives pest management professionals and their customers the peace of mind that comes with knowing the product is difficult to tamper with, reducing the chances of a re-infestation from bed bugs potentially sealed within the mattress, Protect-A-Bed says.

“We don’t just say our mattress encasements are bed bug proof, we’ve proven it,” Eisenberg said. “Any facility that’s prone to bed bug infestation should consider using this product – hotels, hospitals, and even universities.”

In addition to the pest control benefits, mattress encasements feature the Protect-A-Bed Miracle Membrane, making them air vapor porous, water proof and absorbent. The product repels bodily fluids, including blood, urine and perspiration. Protect-A-Bed mattress encasements protect against allergens such as bacteria, human skin cells, pollen, mold, pet and dust dander. Encasements are free from harmful substances, complying with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 or as tested by SGS Group, and Protect-A-Bed encasements are FR compliant.

Protect-A-Bed mattress and box spring encasements are available through all major industry distributors. To learn more about Protect-A-Bed’s products for the pest control management professional, please visit www.protectabed.com or call 866/297-8836.