As bed bugs continue to infest unsuspecting people, renters and landlords are beginning to realize that the tiny blood-suckers can cause more problems than itching and skin irritation. A recent story in the Gaston Gazette described the challenges faced when apartments become infested. One of the biggest issues is that it’s often difficult to prove who was to [...]
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Many of us are happy when the temperatures start to rise as we move towards summer, and apparently, we aren’t the only ones. Bed bugs thrive in warmer temperatures and are expected to become an even bigger problem for the Northeast in the coming months, especially with increased travel. According to NorthJersey.com, hotels, summer camps [...]
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Today is Earth Day – the day we all think twice about our impact on the environment. According to a recent article in the Huffington Post, an ongoing study at Rutgers University found that utilizing nontoxic efforts to treat bed bugs is even more effective than using chemicals in the long run – not to [...]
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A controversial chemical treatment for bed bugs is sparking debate in Ohio. According to FOX 19 News in Cincinnati, the Ohio House Health Committee last week urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow for the use of the chemical propoxur to treat homes with bed bug infestations. Some health officials worry that the chemical [...]
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The Early Show on CBS recently reported that bed bugs have increased a whopping 500 percent in the United States during the last few years. CBS News Correspondent Susan Koeppen, who has covered bed bug stories many times, unfortunately got the opportunity to experience them personally after a recent ski trip. “During the bed bug [...]
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $550,000 in grant funds to social service agencies in Texas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri and New Jersey to help with public bed bug education and prevention. According to CNN.com, these agencies will use the funds to implement bed bug control programs for low-income, minority and immigrant neighborhoods. Additionally, [...]
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This year, Philadelphia ranked number one in the nation for bed bugs, and state lawmakers are not taking the problem lightly. New legislation will create tough regulations for landlords and hotels, similar to the laws that have been put into place in 15 other states. According to CBS 21 News in Harrisburg, PA, state senator [...]
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Some uninvited guests have been hanging around the Arizona State University dormitories. According to azfamily.com, ASU officials confirmed that bed bugs were found in a dorm building at the downtown Phoenix campus. The unit was professionally treated and the students have since been able to return. Bed bugs made their first reappearance in 1995 (having [...]
