Bed bugs thrive in the nooks and crannies of warm, small spaces, such as furniture and fabrics. As temperatures climb this summer, bed bug activity could increase, according to entomologist Jeffrey White’s national bed bug population study. The peak in activity from July through September has been dubbed “The Bed Bug Season” in the study. [...]

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Mosquitoes can create a lot of issues for people during the summer months. But experts at the University of Cincinnati (UC) caution individuals to examine bug bites much closer. “The individual bed bug bite looks much the same as a mosquito or flea bite with the only discerning identifier being that bed bugs tend to [...]

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With the recent Ohio State University study denouncing the effectiveness of bed bug sprays, it’s easy to feel hopeless in the crusade against bed bugs. Research entomologist Jeffrey White offers solutions should you find yourself sleeping with the enemy. You can find the complete list of suggestions here. Use pesticides in crisis mode, but do [...]

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On June 11, Terminix released its annual “Most Bedbug-Infested Cities” list, with Philadelphia clenching the number one spot on the list (previously held during the past two years by New York City). The list is made up of data collected from the 300 Terminix branches across the U.S. Ohio continues to be a trouble state [...]

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The Salvation Army in McKenzie, Va. is struggling to rid the area of unwanted guests: bed bugs.  While the organization’s main location is under renovation, many shelter residents and staff are finding bed bugs in the linens, luggage and even the furniture. The shelter has shelled out thousands of dollars and has used exterminators and [...]

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Due to a large increase in bed bug numbers, Cleveland police will be distributing spray bottles to officers, containing bed bug killer. Cleveland’s Channel 5 reports that the spray kills the bugs on contact and is safe to use. Cleveland was ranked among Rollins Corporation’s (Orkin’s parent company) “Top 50 US Cities for Bed Bugs.” [...]

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With summer comes exciting things:  neighborhood barbeques, summer camps and kids home from college. Many would prefer to catch lightening bugs rather than bed bugs, so check your belongings first to ensure a pest-free summer. The reporters at WPRI in Rhode Island chat about tips for preventing bed bugs this summer.  When your kids return [...]

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Scientists from The Ohio State University conducted a study, published in June’s Journal of Economic Entomology, which provides the first scientific evidence that over-the-counter insect products called “bug-bombs” or “foggers” do not control or prevent bed bugs. Three brands of foggers were studied in five bed bug scenarios in the study. Because bed bugs live [...]

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The World Choir Games are coming to Cincinnati this July. This means folks from all over the world will gather in the Queen City to experience a variety of musical performances. Northern Kentucky hotels will host many participants and patrons of the Games, but with a less-than-stellar record for bed bug free hotels, many are [...]

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