A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln found that bed bugs may prefer hosts with a lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC). According to the study, the bugs preferred alcohol-free blood to blood with alcohol in it. The bugs were less likely to feast on blood with a higher BAC, because of the link between [...]

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The state of New Jersey has asked school district chiefs to attend a webinar titled, “Bed Bugs Go to School.” The webinar will help educate officials on developing bed bug action plans, how to spot a bed bug and their bites, and how to limit the number of items brought to school in backpacks. Find [...]

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Northern Kentucky hotels and motels are a popular place for bed bugs. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Northern Kentucky Health Department reported 34 of the 64 hotels and motels in the area experienced bed bug issues within the last two years. Ohio officials believe increased use of public transportation and cultural diversity contributes to [...]

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A recent article on NewYorkMagazine.com posed the question, “Is the great bedbug scare over (in New York)?” According to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, bed bug related violations in Manhattan decreased by 7 percent from 2010 to 2011. Complaints are still on the uptick, only at a much slower rate than the previous [...]

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Cincinnati’s FOX19 reports on the less-than-obvious places bed bugs may hide. This video provides tips from moving and cleaning professionals on preventing bed bugs, where to look and steps to take if you find yourself plagued.

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Sometimes the hidden gems found at thrift stores or in a neighbor’s garage sale are so unbelievable, it’s hard to imagine anyone parting with such a valuable piece. However, experts recommend that you proceed with caution when it comes to certain thrift or garage sale finds, because the remarkable find may include more than you [...]

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Trae Bodge recently shared an article on RetailMeNot.com regarding Protect-A-Bed products. Read more by visiting the website. Follow Trea on Facebook and Twitter for more from RetailMeNot.com.    

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In April 2012, students at North Carolina’s Elon University put their smarts and logic to the test when the class participated in a one-question assignment. The students were divided into two teams and challenged to find a way to give back to the community; two non-profit organizations in Alamance County benefited. One of the recipient [...]

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