Bed bugs are notorious for being extremely difficult to find and exterminate. That’s why Chris Goggin invented the Bed Bug Detective – an “electronic dog nose” device that can “sniff” out the bloodsuckers in just minutes. It was recently recognized by Popular Science with a 2011 PopSci Invention Award. According to PopSci.com, the device was [...]
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It was no surprise when USA Today recently reported that New York City is still number one for bed bug infestations, according to a study by pest control company Terminix. New York City has experienced an overwhelming number of outbreaks during the past few years everywhere from public office buildings to stores to landmarks, such [...]
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Chicago city officials are investigating a number of mattress stores in the Chicago area after receiving several consumer complaints about bed bugs following their mattress purchases. During the investigation, officials found that many of the mattresses were being sold in violation of Illinois state law – having been restored in “unsanitary conditions” and without proper [...]
Lately, the news about bed bugs has been focused on the high price consumers pay mentally and – with the discovery of a possible link to a dangerous bacteria – physically when they encounter the bloodsucking Photo credit: Sushi ina via flickr critters. But for many Americans, it’s the financial component of costly bed bug [...]
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A new study, highlighted in this recent video, has revealed that bed bugs are infesting more than just the mattress; they’ve managed to make their way into our collective psyches, too. Researchers at New York University’s Langone Medical Center found that bed bug outbreaks can put people at a higher risk for developing a mental health [...]
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A new study published by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found a possible link between bed bugs and the drug-resistant bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). According to the Washington Post, researchers in Vancouver, B.C., found MRSA in a small sample of bed bugs obtained from a crowded living space in a poor [...]
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Feeling anxious about bed bugs? You’re not alone. According to the National Pest Management Association, complaints about bed bugs have surged 50-fold over the last five years. And the pesky blood suckers tend to infiltrate not only our homes, but our minds. In an attempt to ease some of the anxiety about bed bugs, Dr. [...]
A bed bug infestation not only affects your peace of mind but also your wallet. Professional home treatments can be costly, especially if they’re not done properly and need to be repeated. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has already received 375 complaints against pest control companies this year. In a recent article, the BBB and [...]
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As bed bugs continue to increase nearly everywhere, many consumers are desperately searching for tips and tricks to prevent and eliminate the nasty critters in their homes. In Central Ohio, for example, bed bug-related calls to the Ohio Exterminating Company have surged from just a few calls each year to 3,000 calls so far in [...]
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