The New York City Council is taking some aggressive steps to address the ongoing bed bug crisis in New York City. According to CNN.com, one in 15 homes in New York was affected by bed bugs last year, and several businesses were forced to shut down to address outbreaks. A new online portal will help local [...]
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There are many misconceptions surrounding bed bugs, including where infestations can occur. Many people assume that the tiny parasites stick to dirty motels or unkempt houses. As a matter of fact, bed bugs do not discriminate, and even a former member of our highest office in the U.S. has had an experience with them. According [...]
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This upcoming travel season might be “the worst yet” for bed bugs, experts say. Blogger and author Stacy DeBroff is recommending some easy things travelers can do to protect themselves, according to a recent article on WTAM 1100 Cleveland’s website. Place handbags and suitcases on your lap or on luggage racks – NOT on the [...]
A resident of Canton, Ohio, recently experienced a bed bug infestation in her home that the Canton Health Department’s environmental health director, Mark Adams, called one of the worst in the city’s history. According to the March 20 CantonRep.com article, the bugs took over every square inch of the house – the walls, carpets and furniture. The [...]
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United Medical Center (UMC) in Washington, D.C. got a surprise visit from some unwanted critters last week. According to TBD.com (Channel 8 News in D.C.), bed bugs were found in the psychiatric unit last Monday following a new patient’s arrival. Officials at the hospital utilized bed bug sniffing dogs to immediately address the problem and [...]
The International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) has launched a new campaign to protect consumers against preventable fire and health risks, including bed bugs, reports Furniture Today. According to a press release issued by the trade group, the ISPA is leading efforts in several states, including Florida, Connecticut, Tennessee and New York, to push the legislature [...]
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Attractions in Myrtle Beach, S. C. are expecting the best but preparing for the worst this tourist season, keeping a watchful eye on bed bugs, reports WMBF-TV. Hotel staff realizes the potential effects a bed bug outbreak could have on the local economy and, with that in mind, employees are vigilant when searching for bed [...]
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As the temperature begins to rise, so will bed bug infestations, reports the Business Insider. Experts predict that bed bug cases in New York City will exceed those of summers past. In an interview with the New York Post, Entomologist Jeffrey White mentions an increase in bed bugs from summer to summer. “If we combine the seasonal trend, [...]
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Killing Bed Bugs in a Cube: MyFoxNY.com New York City’s reputation as the most bed bugged city in the country has motivated exterminators to get creative. A device called the Fume Cube allows the fumigation of furniture and other bed bug infested belongings on site. My Fox New York reports that the Cube is installed [...]
