With the economy in a recession and Halloween only days away, many people have turned to second-hand stores as a source for an inexpensive costume. Frugal second-hand shoppers should keep a few things in mind when heading out in search of the perfect costume this Halloween: Ask the store owner what precautions they take- Some [...]
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A new study from Virginia Tech pinpointed some genetic traits that give bed bugs resistance to pyrethroids, a type of insecticide used to control them. “Different bed bug populations within the U.S. and throughout the world may differ in their levels of resistance… so there is the need for continuous surveillance,” said Zach Adelman , [...]
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We have landed in New Orleans for PestWorld 2011! The conference is a great place to find targeted information on the latest products, services, technologies and business applications in the pest management industry. Attendees of the conference will: Network with more than 3,000 other pest management professionals, researchers and venders; Discover the latest business trends [...]
According to an article on Louisville’s WLKY, The Bennett House confirmed that they have bed bugs. The Bennett House is an assisted living community located in New Albany, Ind. A corporate spokeswoman confirmed that the issue has been confined to one apartment. She said administrators at the facility are doing whatever they can to prevent [...]
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Protect-A-Bed is featuring a new ad in Times Square.The ad reads “Don’t let the bedbugs bite” and includes a large image of a bed bug. It serves as a reminder to protect homes with various bed bug products and of the growing bed bug issue in New York. According to a list on cbsnews.com, New [...]
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An article on msnbc.com addresses how bed bugs are causing many people serious anxiety. In the article, Annie Lynsen of Silver Spring, MD, talks about the current infestation issues in her apartment, and how she is trying to cope. Lynsen and her husband originally thought that the bites on their bodies were caused by mosquitos until [...]
A bed bug infestation temporarily shut down a San Diego fire station on Monday, Oct. 3. Firefighters stayed in nearby hotels or other stations for the night, while fumigators handled the problem. Firefighters noticed the bugs on Sunday, Oct. 2 and called pest control specialists. Since firefighters routinely visit other stations, the department wanted [...]
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On the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s website, bed bugs are described as flat and oval in shape, with adults growing to the size of an apple seed. They do not fly or jump, but crawl, and are most active at night. Females lay anywhere from 200 to 500 eggs in [...]
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