Low humidity in an office can cause static so try to increase the humidity in your office by using humidifiers. Some plants like a weeping fig or the peace lily can also increase humidity in an office. Worn nylon carpeting should be removed. Either leave the floor bare, or replace with new carpet treated to prevent static build-up. Avoid bottom-of-the-line nylon carpets since they release large numbers of fibers. Carpets should be vacuumed often. Install antistatic rubber pads under rolling chairs and antistatic pads under electrical equipment. Believe it or not, other than just being incredibly cute, of course, cable bites are a useful product that can help to protect and extend the life of your smartphone charging cord. We’ve all been there. Your smartphone charging cable is pretty beat up and starting to fray at the end — which, by the way, might be a major fire hazard. Now, thanks to cable bites, you might actually be able to extend the existence of your cord before it bites the dust. A nifty invention, right?

The major difficulty is convincing workers...who are positive they are being bitten...that they are not. They need to understand that there is a reason for these "bites," even though that reason is not an insect or mite. Discover the enchanting world of strawberry-flavored goodness today with our Strawberry Pencil Cable Bites by Vidal. Experience the magic of a perfect blend of taste and texture in every bite – a treat that is sure to satisfy your cravings and sweeten your day. You're not alone. This conflict -- workers reporting "bites" but no biting pests around -- happens often enough to make life interesting in office building pest control.

In pest control, we do not spray as a ‘precaution’ anymore. Now we need to have evidence that there are fleas present in the office.

We get calls on a regular basis for offices where people are being bitten by insects. Or are they? Quite often the problem is not fleas or other biting insects but ‘cable bugs’. Although cable bugs are very common they are not widely known which is why most people automatically think of fleas. What are cable bugs? Guess what? There are no such things as "paper mites" or "cable mites." And you should not treat if there aren't any pests. (But first you must make sure there aren't any pests, of course, such as bird mites, fleas, or thrips.) Here's where your communication skills come into play.The name is a bit of a misnomer as there are no ‘bugs’ involved. Basically, static electricity causes the sensation of bites and can also cause red marks which can be mistaken for bites. The carpets can be treated with an anti-static spray and this may need to be done on a semi-regular basis to keep the static levels low. Explain to your client that the situation is not unique. Tell him about the possible environmental causes for the problem. Give him articles (like this one) about "mystery bugs." If he doesn't believe you, suggest that he hire a pest control consultant or industrial hygienist for an independent assessment. When called out for fleas or reports of biting insects in an office the most important thing to do is to rule out fleas or other biting insects. Identification is key to a speedy resolution. Repeated insecticide treatments will not solve a static electricity problem long-term and may cause skin irritation.