Dear Littler:Now that our employees have returned to the office, we have discovered that something else has also unfortunately returned bedbugs! Word is getting around, and people are freaking out. Based on where we found them, we believe we can identify the employee who introduced them to the workplace. What do we do now? This is almost making me miss Zoom meetings.Disgusted in DenverDear Disgusted in Denver,First and foremost: try not to panic. Bedbugs may be an unnerving nuisance, but they are quite common and generally harmless to humans.

A Canadian couple who travelled with their toddler to San Diego for a wedding has returned home to Vancouver with quite the Airbnb horror story.Everything started great, according to Eugene Kaplan, but it turned into an appalling and horrendous experience.The initial plan was to stay six nights from August 24 to August 30 in San Diego as Kaplans wifes sister was getting married there.Two days in, the nightmare began.On August 26, we woke up to find that my wife had about thirty welts all over her arms. I had a cluster of welts on my ankles. Tha

A TikTok user who shared a viral video showing her leg covered in red welts blamed the bedbugs for the bites after she went to a movie at the AMC Theatres location in Times Square.In the video posted Saturday, TikTok user @xoxodanixoxo covers her mouth with her hand before panning to a shot of the red blemishes on her leg. The user, who goes by Dani on the platform, circled several of the alleged bedbug bites in black ink.Yall do NOT sit in the amc at times square. Someone burn that godforsaken place down, TikTok user @xoxodanixoxo said in the

n');document.write('n nn');}HEADLINES warning holidaymakers about a plague of bloodsucking bed bugs at hotels across Spain appeared this weekend in British tabloids.The reports claimed that popular tourist destinations including Costa Blanca, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands were infested with the insects and putting holiday makers at risk.But is this true or just another scare story? The Olive Press got on the case to find out the truth.We put in a call to the Spanish Association of Environmental Health to ask their opinion.Jorge G

Bed bugs get their name from their favorite feeding ground: You, in your own bed. These blood-suckers live in or near beds or other textiles, crawling up to bite you as you sleep, sometimes leaving you with itchy red marks or welts. Under optimal conditions, bed bugs can double their population every 16 days. But what exactly are bed bugs? How do you identify them, where do they live, and what should you do if you suspect your home might be infested? Read on to learn more.Bed bugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on human blood, usually a

(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