Axios on facebookAxios on twitterAxios on linkedinAxios on emailData: Orkin; Chart: Baidi Wang/AxiosIt's not the most appealing list to be on, but facts are facts: Columbus is apparently a hotspot for bed bugs.Driving the news: Columbus ranks No. 9 on Orkin's 2022 Top 50 Bed Bugs Cities list, joined by two other Ohio cities in the top 10.What they did: Orkin tracked metro areas where the pest control company performed the most bed bug treatments between Dec. 1, 2020 and Nov. 30, 2021.The bottom line: Cover your mattresses, vacuum often and get

Bug bites are common and can come from bedbugs, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures. Many bites require nothing more than wound care at home, but others require medical attention.Insect bites often cause an inflamed lump or spot on the skin, which may itch or change color. In lighter skin, many bug bites cause redness. In darker skin, they may cause the skin to turn purple or dark brown.Correctly identifying the type of bug bite someone has is important for knowing how to treat it, particularly if they develop systemic symptoms afte

Bed bugs can spread quickly, especially when their extermination is not being handled by a professional. A team of pest control experts have quite a bit of tools available to them which they can use to eradicate bed bugs with ease. However, the knowledge and expertise of each team can differ. As a result of this, one should always consider calling a service that is known for having years of experience in successfully getting rid of pests and bed bugs.Hi-Tech Pest Control is one such company that provides pest control and bug elimination service

Merlin Environmental, based in West Sussex, has a 16-strong team of spaniels that have been trained to sniff out bed bug infestations in UK hotels at rapid speedImage: Merlin Environmental)A team of 16 sniffer spaniels have been searching hotels, aircrafts and transport for creepy crawlies that would have you leaving one star reviews. While some people still believe bed bugs are a myth, simply part of a funny night time rhyme for tucking the kids in with - for Merlin Environmental, theyre a very real issue. Founder of the pest control company,

Chicago Tops Orkin's Bed Bug Cities List - PCT  PCT OnlineWhere the bed bugs bite: Detroit, Flint, Lansing among most-infested U.S. cities  MLive.comPhiladelphia jumps to second place on Orkin's 2022 list of cities most infested with bed bugs  PhillyVoice.comCedar Rapids Among the Worst Cities For Bed Bugs  khak.comChicago takes top spot on bed bug cities list again  FOX 32 ChicagoView Full Coverage on Google News Read this article: Chicago Tops Orkin's Bed Bug Cities List - PCT - PCT Online

Chicago has claimed the top spot on OrkinsTop 50 Bed Bug CitiesList for the second year in a row, the pest control business said Monday.The company compiled the list based on data from metropolitan areas where it performed the most bed bug treatments from Dec. 1, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2021, according to a news release. Philadelphia and New York obtained second and third place, respectively, and experienced the largest jumps - with Philadelphia climbing 12 spots and New York moving up nine spots on the list. Along with Chicago, two other Illinois cit

When a person notices that their home may have bed bugs, the first action they should consider is contacting the services of a professional that has quite a bit of experience in this field. This is because, in most cases, it can be difficult to resolve the problem without the aid of the right tools and products. A professional team brings both the knowledge and the expertise needed to ideally remove all kinds of bed bugs and pests from ones home. Michigan-based Hi-Tech Pest Control is one such bed bug and pest control extermination service that

Dame Mary Berry is back on our screens cooking up a storm, but being on TV hasnt always been easy.The ex Great British Bake Off judge was made to slum it in a cheap 25-a-night hostel when the show started and ended up being attacked by bed bugs.The series began back in 2010, first airing on BBC Two before making the move to BBC One in 2014.READ MORE:BBC Mary Berry Love to Cook: Inside Mary Berry's 2.6million home and her surprising friendship with Kate Middleton and the QueenMary left along with both presenters Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins, as

Trampers who plan to walk the Rakiura Track on Stewart Island this summer are being offered the option of a refund as the battle against bed bugs continues.North Arm and Port William huts have been retreated for bedbugs ahead of the season. Photo: 123RF/smith_mailbox@yahoo.comThe bugs reached infestation levels last year and earlier this year at the North Arm hut.The Luxmore Hut on the Kepler Track and three huts on the Whanganui Journey Great Walk have also been treated for bed bugs this year.The Department of Conservation said both the North

The daughter of a resident living in sheltered accomodationin New Malden has expressed her fears for her mothers life as her room has become infested with bed bugs. The 89-year-old resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been living at Gilpin House for 15 years. Gilpin House is a retirement accommodation maintained by Kingston Council which, according to the daughter of this resident, became riddled with the bugs back in February. Since the issue began, the residents daughter says her mum has had to dispose of two beds, three sof

The 86-year-old cooking legend as well as her co-stars was forced to stay in budget accommodation in the early years of Bake Off before it became a smash hit and had to contest with unexpected roommates while they sleptVideo UnavailablePlay nowStrictly: Mel Giedroyc discusses her Christmas routineThe Great British Bake Off might be something of a crown jewel in the world of UK reality TV but back in its humble beginnings the show stars had to slum it with Dame Mary Berry even suffering the indignity of staying in a bed bug riddled accommodat

AbstractSummary: Since the late 1990s, bed bugs of the species Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus have undergone a worldwide resurgence. These bed bugs are blood-sucking insects that readily bite humans. Cutaneous reactions may occur and can start out as small macular lesions that can develop into distinctive wheals of around 5 cm in diameter, which are accompanied by intense itching. Occasionally, bullous eruptions may result. If bed bugs are numerous, the patient can present with widespread urticaria or eythematous rashes. Often, bites oc

Bedbugs are small, bloodsucking insects that live in furniture, bedding, and upholstery and bite people and animals. Bedbugs arent known to transmit diseases, but their bites can itch and, if left untreated, turn into a painful rash or infection. Once bedbugs appear, they can be difficult to get rid of. The most common treatments are chemical insecticides that can be sprayed in the affected area. Treatments for the bites themselves are typically limited to antiseptic lotions and antihistamine creams. Not everyone is comfortable with the ingredi

LEXINGTON, Ky. - University of Kentucky entomology researchers have found that skin triglycerides, or lipids, prevent bed bugs from staying very long on human hosts. Their finding could lead to new management strategies for this important human pest.We already knew that human body odors, carbon dioxide and warmth attract bed bugs to feed on people. Our latest research shows the reason they do not stay on humans like other pests, such as lice, is due to lipids or triglycerides in our skin that cause them to leave their hosts and hide in nearby l