(WAOW) - If you're a college student on a budget, it may be tempting to grab that free couch on the curb for your new apartment or dorm. But that exact situation puts you at risk of bed bugs.Bed bugs themselves don't spread disease, but their bites can cause itching or even an allergic reaction.You'll know you have them if you find them, their blood stains, eggs or their shed skins on your furniture. Sometimes the signs aren't so obvious, but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself."Sometimes clean places end up with bed bugs as

With fall approaching in a matter of weeks and schools and colleges dorms opening, the Polk County Public Health Department is reminding everyone that bed bugs can be a major issue in college dorms and apartments and has some hints on what you can do to keep yourself safe them before you move into your new dorm or room.Bed bugs are found in many places, including homes, schools, retail facilities, office buildings, libraries, and other public areas. Bed bugs are parasites that feed on humans, using the blood to grow and reproduce. Bed bugs are

Just like bed bug bites, flea bites also have a distinct pattern. Deemed the "breakfast, lunch, dinner" pattern, flea bites often emerge in groups of three, explains MedicineNet. Able to lay their eggs in carpets and fabric furniture, flea bites are common on ankles and feet. Additionally, just as bed bugs leave behind an anesthetic as they bite, fleas also leave a little something behind feces. Yes, along with those small, itchy, raised bumps, comes bacteria. For this reason, it's important to refrain from scratching flea bites in order to re

Can baking soda kill bed bugs? If you're faced with this question, it is likely that you're tackling this notorious pest in your home. If this is the case, it's vital to follow the most effective extermination method possible and the solution is not baking soda.Bedbugs are among the most detested and dangerous pests homeowners can face, and it's essential to take action against them as soon you have a sighting. If not, this insect may feed on your blood as your sleep prompting a host of health problems such as skin rashes and blisters. And, w

When arriving at your hotel on holiday, bedbugs are likely to be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, travel is one of the main ways the tiny critters are spread.Though most hotels have vigorous cleaning routines, bedbugs can still pop up in the crevices of establishments around the world.However, there are some key measures you can take to ensure you are protected from bothersome bites while on holiday.Most people will automatically leave their suitcase somewhere close to the bed of their hotel room or unpack clothes into the wardrobe n

MANISTEE Bed bugs have been a persistent problem at the Century Terrace apartment complex in Manistee,A report was written by Griffin Pest Solutions, Inc., a company that contracts with the Manistee Housing Commission. It tracks times sprayed at certain units, times when units could not be entered because of COVID-19 or other health issues and events at Century Terrace from January 2021 to July 2022.The report was presented to the Manistee Housing Commission at its July meeting by the commission's executive director, Clinton McKinven-Copus.Des

Southern Christian Mission, 515 W. Monroe in Magnolia, has begun a campaign to replace the 24 beds in the homeless shelter.The mission said in its recent newsletter that it has received a grant from Cadence Bank, formerly BancorpSouth, to replace eight of the missions original wooden beds with new metal beds.This will help us alleviate the problem of bedbugs that burrow into the wood and lay eggs. (Bed replacement) was recommended to us more than a year ago when we had a bedbug infestation. That infestation was since been eradicated, but the ri

Bed bugs are small, wingless insects. They are found across the world but usually live in sleeping areas, within eight feet of a bed.Bed bugs feed on blood. They dont spread disease, but they can cause itchy, red bites all over your body. Some people may not have a reaction to these bites, while others may have a very strong reaction or even an allergy.During the day, bed bugs hide in sheets, mattress seams, piles of clothes, cracks in walls, bed frames, or other areas that will conceal them, then come out at night to feed. Although they hide i

Steven, who did not want to give his second name, was staying for a second night at theMidland Hotel in Cheltenham when he woke up, jumped out of bed and started frantically swiping the pests from his body. He said the insects "covered him from head to toe".Steven realised the bugs must have joined him in his bed during the night and said he had "never felt so disgusting" in all his life, reports Gloucestershire Live.Steven, a chef, said his situation had been made worse by the fact he was having a rough two weeks, pior to his stay at the hotel

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) We have all heard the nursery rhyme, Dont let the bed bugs bite, but what happens when that becomes your reality? For Charleston-Kanawha Housing residents like Chad Robinson, it so happens that bed bugs are real, and they have taken over his own home. They jump on you, and they stay on you, said Robinson, who lives at Carrol Terrace. They attack you. They prey on you, and also, they suck your blood and they wont stop. Robinson said he went to the hospital after a bed bug dug into his leg. Now, he is asking that management

A common phrase is, Sleep tight. Dont let the bed bugs bite! But what are bed bugs and how do you get them? Bed bugs are oval-shaped insects that are about 5 millimeters long as adults. They come out at night and cant fly, though they can crawl very quickly.Bed bugs feed on human blood which causes itchy bites. Outside of bites, signs you have bed bugs are live bugs themselves, shell casings, fecal spots, eggs, bloodstains on sheets and an unusual, musty odor, according to M&M Pest Control in Long Island City, New York.Bed bugs can travel quick

Spanish tourism hotspots including Benidorm, Alicante, Malaga and Majorca have been hit by a "plague" of bedbugs. The general director of Anecpla, Jorge Galvn, explained: "We are concerned about the impact of the reactivation of tourism on a plague closely associated with the hotel sector and tourist homes: the bed bug."Mr Galvn warned: "Due to their tiny size, they often stow away between clothes or suitcases, causing new infestations in homes, hotels or apartments."While bedbugs are fast-moving and can be hard to spot initially, there are som

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) Authorities say a 66-year-old man is facing charges after a vulnerable adult was found dead inside a Summerville home last month.Randy Moore was arrested Monday on a charge of one count of abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult resulting in death.The charges come after emergency crews responded on July 24 to a home off Lily Place for a call regarding CPR being performed on an individual.An officer with the Summerville Police Department met with Dorchester County EMS, who said a man was dead inside a bedroom. He was fou

Sitting in their own house which they were able to afford just 18 months after their arrival Femi and Omolara Aloba say it feels good to be settled. When they first arrived they had money to cover rent for a year, but landlords told them they didn't qualify to because they lacked Canadian credit or work history. (Gary Solilak/CBC - image credit)As soon as Femi and Omolara Aloba got approval to move to Canada from Nigeria, they started searching online for a place in Winnipeg where they, their two-year-old son and their soon-to-be-born baby co