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How to Check a Room for Bed Bugs | USA Today

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

A magnifying glass helps you detect the presence of bedbugs. (Photo: pins image by dinostock from Fotolia.com )

You can identify bedbug infestations by noting reactions to bedbug bites -- small, itchy bumps or welts -- on a room's occupants. However, if you are staying in a room while traveling, you won't have that handy warning sign available, and you'll want to know about the problem before the first bite. If you suspect a bedbug problem, you can check a room for bedbugs, beginning with the places they most often live and hide -- in beds, sofas and chairs.

Pack and bring items useful for identifying bedbug infestations. A flashlight and a magnifying glass will help you see signs, often tiny, of infestations. You can use an old credit card or similar piece of plastic to scrape and dig for signs of bedbugs.

Examine the room's bedding. Check the mattress, box springs, frames and linens. Adult bedbugs are oval, brown, flat and wingless; they are approximately 1/4 to 3/8 inches in size, or about the size of an apple seed. They change from brown to purplish-red after they eat, becoming larger and more cigar-shaped. Young bedbugs are shaped like adults but smaller. In addition to looking for live bedbugs, search for signs bedbugs have been present earlier. Look for rusty or reddish stains on bed linens, pillows and mattresses -- signs left by bedbugs that have been crushed.

Look closely at the furniture. Bedbugs shed their skin as they grow, leaving eggs and eggshells, which are white and about 1 mm in size. Open and inspect any zippered coverings on furniture, and look at frames and feet of pieces such as sofas and chairs.

Check walls, including wall hangings such as paintings and clocks; baseboards and floorboards; and electrical outlets. Inspect electrical items by eye only. You can use a card from a deck of cards as a probe, or you can fashion a probe from an old credit card or similar piece of plastic. Cut the plastic into a long triangle with one sharply pointed end. Use the pointed end to probe into crevices around floorboards; scrape crevices with the probe to dig out any live bugs or remains.

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Allergic To Bed Bugs? | Allergic To Bed Bugs? | ACAAI …

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

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Allergists detect, treat often overlooked bites

PHOENIX Want another reason to fear bed bugs? They can sometimes set off allergic reactions, asthma attacks and anaphylaxis according to allergists at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Phoenix, Nov 11-16.

Most individuals bitten by bed bugs get red bite marks that are mildly itchy. But those who are allergic can experience intense itching, swelling, redness, hives and blisters. The bugs can trigger asthma if a large group of them become airborne. And, although rare, those who are highly allergic to the bites may experience anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that can cause trouble breathing, hives or swelling or tightness of the throat

The source of the reaction often goes undetected because symptoms can be written off as flea or horse fly bites, said allergist Richard deShazo, MD, of the ACAAI Insect Hypersensitivity Committee. If you have allergies or asthma and you don t know the cause of your skin irritation, see your allergist.

Those allergic to bed bug bites notice their bites become increasingly itchy. Scratching them can lead to infection. Allergists treat the bites with antihistamines and corticosteroid creams. Allergists are specially trained to treat asthma and can help patients who are having asthma flare ups due to bed bugs.

Allergists attending the ACAAI meeting will attend a workshop to better familiarize themselves with the growing epidemic of bed bugs, best diagnostic approaches, and approaches to insect extermination. Allergists receive training in reactions to insects, including wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, fire ants, stinging flies, bed bugs, and others as a part of their clinical training and are an excellent resource for patients who think they may have insect reactions.

About ACAAI

The ACAAI is a professional medical organization headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill., that promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of allergy and immunology. The College, comprising more than 5,000 allergists-immunologists and related health care professionals, fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together and with others toward the common goals of patient care, education, advocacy and research.

To learn more about allergies and asthma, take a relief test and find an allergist, visit http://www.AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org

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Bed bug bites and bed bugs: how to tell if you have them

Posted on December 25, 2016 by admin Click Here For Article

Ok, so here is the million dollar questionare these bites from bedbugs? If not, any suggestions what they are?

Long story, but Ill make it as short as possible. Im a mom of 4, stand-alone house, not apartment, household of 6 plus 2 dogs & 2 birds. Four years ago I had shingles. About a month or so after having shingles, I started having red itchy bumps. At first I freaked out thinking they were a re-occurrence of shingles wouldnt wish that on anyone! Now I kinda wish it had been shingles. When they werent shingles, I assumed they were some sort of hives, since no one else in the family was getting them.

I noticed when I went on a low carb diet that the hives seemed to go away. That made me think they were allergy related Ive been treated for wheat, dairy, sugar, corn, latex allergies and more. The marks decrease with the treatments and I have certainly noticed other benefits but then the marks come back. Eventually one of the kids started showing the same marks at which point we figured it was a bite rather than hives.

Talked to the kids dr who said it was scabies ugh! Scabies have got to be as difficult to get rid of as bed bugs from what Ive read. We did the dr treatment cream on the whole family, twice. Scabies are only supposed to live up to 72 hours without human contact. We have repeatedly gone on long & short vacations with relief while on vacation but same-o same-o upon returning home. Hot tubs seem to help, as does clove oil, but no guarantee.

Finally (mind you this has been going on for 4 years) hubby decided to get serious about this last week (he has been bitten periodically, but really is just sick of my chronic insomnia, itching and complaining). He did some research and figures the problem is not scabies as no one has bites on feet, behind knees, inside of elbows, between fingers classic scabies spots. We all have bites on thighs, shoulders, back, particularly shoulder blades, all look like mosquito bites, but there are no mosquitos in Colorado this time of year. He figures theyre bed bugs. We have a prime location for bed bugs & other things that like to hide way too much junk, not good at cleaning, etc. We went to town on our room 4+ huge trash bags later, carpet out for the trash, floors, bed, night stands vacuumed, dressers cleaned out (still working on that one) we have seen no sign of bed bugs. The mattress before and after cleaning had no spots, no obvious issue. We did vacuum the carpet before removing, but when we pulled it up, nothing went scurrying and nothing but dust under it (and a DVD how did that happen?). After emptying our room of everything we could not moving anything to other parts of the house other than books & a handful of items like combs that went through the dishwasher, I disassembled our box spring its a sleep number bed platform all plastic whipped the whole thing down to clean it, put it all back together and checked inside the bed still nothing. But since doing that, I have gotten a ton of bites, 10+ the first night after cleaning. One would think whatever it is would be better after a thorough cleaning but it almost seems worse. Perhaps I was just getting my hopes up.

One of the kids gets eaten alive similar to me. I checked his mattress this morning nothing. There are a couple large spots on the mattress that look like ink or something was spilled 2 inch irregular spots, but nothing else.

If this has been going on for 4 years, would we be able to miss the signs in cleaning? Ive read incessantly for the last several nights cant sleep itching so badly & too paranoid. From what I can tell, in 4 years if it is a bed bug infestation, the signs ought to be totally obvious.

I so want to just burn the place down but cant afford to do that and dont want to spread whatever it is any more than we probably already have. Tired of guessing and being proven wrong but dont have money to spend on the wrong treatment. Tired, frustrated, itchy and I just want to cry.

What are these bites from and how do I make them go away?

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Ohio Department of Health Bed Bugs Website – odh.ohio.gov

Posted on December 23, 2016 by admin Click Here For Article

Have you ever seen a bed bug?

Adult bed bugs are reddish-brown, wingless insects about the size of an apple seed (1/4 to 3/8 inches long). When viewed from the side, they are flat, which allows them to fit into narrow spaces. Newly hatched bugs are white or yellowish and resemble the adults, but are smaller. Bed bug eggs are white, about the size of a pinhead (1/10 inches long) and are found in crevices in clusters of 10-50 eggs.

What are bed bugs?

Why have bed bugs returned?

Although the bugs were nearly wiped out in the United States in the 1950s, other parts of the world did not see a similar decline. Changing pesticide use in combination with international travel and commerce left an opening for bed bugs to again take hold in the United States. Pesticide resistance contributes to the challenge of controlling this pest.

Where are bed bugs found?

Bed bugs are often found near sleeping areas in the seams of mattresses, box springs and cracks and crevices in bed frames. They usually spread to gaps behind baseboards, pictures, wallpaper and electrical outlets. They may hitchhike into a home on used furniture, clothing or other items brought from infested areas.

Can bed bugs cause disease?

Bed bugs are not known to transmit disease. Their bites are painless and typically happen at night while you sleep. Bed bugs feed for about three to 10 minutes before crawling off to a sheltered crevice. They will bite anywhere on the body, but especially on exposed areas such as the face, neck, arms and hands. Some people are hardly aware they have been bitten, but others suffer an allergic reaction and may develop painful swellings similar to those associated with mosquito or flea bites. The bites may itch for up to two weeks before healing, so resist the urge to scratch to prevent a secondary bacterial infection. Wash the bites with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection.

How can I prevent a bed bug infestation in my home?

Insect repellents do not work against bed bugs. Preventing infestations requires extra caution so you do not bring infested items into your home. It is important to inspect new and used furniture before bringing it inside by examining tight spaces along seams, around buttons and under cushions. Avoid picking up curbside items. When traveling, look for evidence of bed bugs, such as fecal spots on mattresses, before unpacking. Keep luggage and other personal items on luggage racks away from upholstered surfaces and walls. If you suspect an infestation, be sure to report it to hotel management. Hotel infestations can also be reported to the State Fire Marshal by calling (888) 276-0303. Place clothing in disposable plastic bags before unpacking and immediately launder it upon returning home. Luggage may be treated or discarded if exposed to an infestation.

I think my home has bed bugs, but how can I be sure?

Unless an infestation is severe, you may not see bed bugs crawling out in the open. They prefer to hide in sheltered areas until they come out to feed, but you can find evidence of bed bugs. Check pillowcases, sheets, box springs and mattresses for their feces which look like dark spots as if someone touched a dark magic marker to the fabric. Examine the room thoroughly, especially the wall, baseboard, headboard and furniture near the bed. Use a flashlight to look behind and underneath furniture and woodwork.

There are other bugs that look like bed bugs, some of which bite and can cause similar bite reactions. Before treating an infestation, it is important to correctly identify the bug. A professional pest control company can help properly identify bugs. TheOhio State Universitys Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic can also identify bugs submitted by the public for a fee.

How do I get rid of bed bugs?

There is no magic bullet to use against bed bugs. Once you have identified a bed bug infestation, you will probably require the help of a professional pest control specialist. But a professional cant do it alone. To get rid of bed bugs, you must remove clutter such as pictures, books and clothing from the infested area so there are fewer places for the bugs to hide. Vacuuming will remove some of the bed bugs, but the eggs are glued in place and cant be removed by vacuuming. When vacuuming, concentrate on mattress seams and around any tufts or buttons. Vacuum wherever your inspection revealed the presence of bed bugs furniture, box springs, bed frames, floors and baseboards. Remove the vacuum bag immediately; place it in a sealed plastic bag and dispose of it outdoors.

Infested items such as clothing, shoes, bedding and blankets can be placed in a clothes dryer on high heat for 20 minutes to kill bed bugs and their eggs. Mattresses and box springs may be enclosed in a bed bug-proof zippered cover to kill the bugs inside. The cover should remain in place for more than one year because bed bugs can survive a long time without feeding.

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Cuyahoga County Bed Bug Task Force

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Pest Controller Click Here For Article

You have probably heard the old saying, Sleep tightdont let the bed bugs bite. Well, unfortunately, bed bugs have made a big resurgence across the United States. Although their name comes from their tendency to live in and around where we sleep and from the fact that they typically feed on us at night, bed bugs can be found throughout dwellings and workplaces. Bed bugs can seem to come from nowhere, but are being seen more and more in homes, apartments, hotels, shelters, dormitories, nursing homes and any other places people gather. They are active travelers, usually being transported in luggage, boxes, clothing and furniture.Anyone who comes into contact with bed bugs can unknowlingly carry them into their home or workplace. Infestations are not tied to unsanitary living conditions; even world-class hotels have reported bed bug problems. Althought they are not directly associated with disease transmission, bed bugs can cause a variety of physical and mental health concerns to anyone living with an infestation. Economically, bed bugs can be a challenging and very expensive pest to control. The CDC and the USEPA have even declared that the bed bug is now a pest of significant public health importance.

With the dramatic increase in bed bug activity in Northeast Ohio, local health officials and pest control operators have had to respond to an alarming increase in bed bug related complaints. Along with residential settings, anyone who owns, manages or works in places where people gather should be aware of basic bed bug prevention and response strategies. Examples include office buildings, retail stores, hospitals, dormitories, nursing homes, libraries, movie theaters, and even buses or other modes of transportation utilized by the public.

To help deal with the growing local concern with bed bugs, a number of interested parties representing local health departments, organizations and businesses directly involved in bed bug reponse and control began to discuss the task force planning process. Since its first meeting in March of 2011, the CCBBTF has routinely met to discuss current bed bug related news and issues and to identify methods of improving the dissemination of education and guidance on the prevention, detection and elimination of bed bug infestations.

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