Community Forum On Bed Bugs Set For Thursday

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CENTRAL OHIO --

It's hard to go anywhere in Central Ohio and not hear about bed bugs.

Families living in infested apartment complexes battle with landlords to get pest control to exterminate.

"We have to sleep with long sweat pants, pull the socks over our pants, tuck our sweatshirts in and that allows a little bit of comfort. But they still get your hands and your face," said Bill Clegg.

Even nursing homes are dealing with the problem. NBC4 investigated an infestation at a facility in Circleville. Even hotels are not immune to the problem.

"He told me he could put me in another room. And I explained to him this was an infestation. That it's not just one, they're not dead, they're everywhere," said Crystal after a stay at a north side hotel.

Over the past six years, bed bugs have invaded Central Ohio. Terminix and Orkin rank Columbus in the top ten of most infested bed bug cities in America. Health experts say the best way to fight them is through education.

On Thursday, the Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force is holding a community forum during it's annual summit.

"We had not targeted the general public for awareness and education. We thought this would be a good opportunity," said Paul Wenning who heads the task force.

Experts will be on hand to educate the public on what to do if you do get bed bugs. Here's list of other topics up for discussion:

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Community Forum On Bed Bugs Set For Thursday

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