The Naval Academy had some unwelcome visitors this season, as a number of bed bugs decided to spend their holidays in the academy’s Bancroft Hall dormitory. Last month, officials discovered that an old mattress transported bed bugs into two Bancroft Hall rooms, and a second inspection revealed six additional rooms had been affected, according to [...]

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According to a recent survey, bed bugs remain a major concern in many health care facilities. One in four survey respondents – all AHE members – said they’ve had issues with bed bugs. Health care professionals who responded also indicated this winter’s unseasonably warm weather may be causing increased pest problems. Greg Baumann, Orkin’s vice [...]

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Throughout 2012 we’ve seen quite a few bed bug stories, ranging from bed bugs in thrift stores to library book infestations. All this pest coverage is likely to make your skin crawl and your mind spin with worry that all bumps or bites are a sign of bed bugs. Fortunately, that’s not the case. Bed [...]

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Do-it-yourself projects have become increasingly popular recently, with sites like Pinterest, DIY Network and Instructables providing tips on how to build at home instead of buying in the store. DIY enthusiasts can save money by making their own home goods, such as bedding, beauty cream and … wait for it … a bed bug monitoring [...]

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Holidays are a time for visiting family and friends, but if you’re not careful these visits can also be an opportunity for transferring bed bugs. Hotels are a leading venue for bed bugs, and despite the name, these pests reside in more than just the bed. They’ve been found in hotel headboards, closets, couches and [...]

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You may want to think twice about nestling into bed with your newest novel these days. According to The New York Times, bedbugs are using library books as a new avenue to get in and out of beds and have caused headaches for book borrowers throughout the country. Bed bugs and their eggs can reside [...]

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