BREMERTON The elite submarine USS Connecticut, free from an infestation of bedbugs,recentlyset sail for deployment to the Pacific Ocean.The Navy announced the submarine, one of three of the Seawolf-class boats, left Sinclair Inlet on May 27.The boat had been battling an infestation of bedbugs on board but Navy officials told the Kitsap Sun the submarine is free of the insects following eradication efforts.The USS Connecticut, a Seawolf-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, transits Rich Passage as it heads for Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the summer travel season gets underway, experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are reminding vacationers of the importance of bed bug prevention in light of Bed Bug Awareness Week, this June 6-12. This annual observance, recognized by Chases Calendar of Events, serves as a reminder to Americans of just how easy it is to bring an infestation home with you and the importance of working with a professional if an infestation is suspected.Bed bugs are commonly thought to only hide in the bedroom,

NEW YORK CITY Even the bed bugs left New York City in 2021.As the COVID-19 pandemic raged and thousands fled the city for Long Island, Florida and other less-affected areas, the insects hitched rides out of town too, according to experts at the pest control company Orkin.In January 2020, NYC was the sixth most infested city in the nation for the pests. This year, it doesn't even make the top 10. The ranking places the city in 12th place.The list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where the company performed the most residential an

BALTIMORE, MD Baltimore is known for quite a few things. It's the home of the Ravens and Orioles. It's the birthplace of Edgar Allan Poe and John Waters.But here's one thing you don't necessarily see on the surface in Baltimore: bed bugs. Turns out these tiny hitchhiking pests are quite fond of our city, according to the latest numbers available through Atlanta-based Orkin, a company that specializes in pest control services. In fact, Baltimore ranked second on the 2021 list for the second year in a row, according to Orkin.Cities were ranked a

Rise and shine, Dallas!! Today is Saturday, June 5th. We're expecting rain through Tuesday. Today's newsletter will bring you up to speed on the runoff that will elect a new Dallas City Council, and an off-duty officer injured in a hit-and-run crash. We'll also have a look at three free agents who could bolster the Cowboys' roster before camp including a former Heisman winner.Here's What's Making Headlines: Former President Donald Trump will address Dallas' CPAC in July Dallas Has An Undercover Problem: Bed Bugs Allen West resigns as Texas GOP

You cant go many days without seeing some sort of city rankings list. Well, Charlotte has made another one. This one isnt one to be proud of though. Charlotte has made another top cities list, this time for bed bugs. Gross. According to pest control company Orkin, Charlotte is home to a lot of bed bugs. Charlotte came in number 11 on their ranking of cities with the most instances of bed bugs. We jumped 9 spots from last year. Not goodTurns out these tiny hitchhiking pests are quite fond of our city, according to the latest numbers available th

ACROSS AMERICA Most U.S. cities can claim bragging rights for at least a few things. Maybe it has good schools or a lively music scene. Maybe the city is rich in history or has a booming economy. Perhaps it's just a great place to live.One thing you probably don't associate with your city? Bed bugs.Turns out these tiny hitchhiking pests are quite fond of several U.S. cities, according to the latest numbers available through Atlanta-based Orkin, a company that specializes in pest control services. The company recently ranked cities based on whe

Among all types of insect infestations, bed bugs are among the most feared for homeowners. These tiny insects like to live on clothes or bedding and hide in small and flat spaces.Bed bugs feed on the blood of their subjects, causing tiny, itchy red bumps, typically in straight lines. Here are ways to recognize the problem and several solutions for homeowners who believe they have a bedbug infestation.Time required: A few days, working as quickly as possibleDifficulty: IntermediateEstimated cost: $600 to $1,500For homeowners who are taking care

Informacin relacionada disponible en espaolEPA has registered more than 300 productsfor use against bed bugs. Most of these can be used by consumers, but a few are registered for use only by specially trained professionals.EPA evaluates data on the safety and the effectiveness of the products before approving them.Learn more about EPA's regulation of bed bug products.These 300 registered products fall into seven chemical classes of pesticides that are currently registered and widely used for bed bug control:There is also an additional chemical

Scabies and bed bugs are parasitic insects that cause itching and other skin symptoms. Bed bugs live in dark areas close to where people sleep. While bed bugs only come out to feed, scabies mites burrow into the skin to live and lay eggs.In this article, we explore the difference between bed bugs and scabies, symptoms, treatment options, and how to remove infestations of both.Bed bugs live in bedding, furniture, or dark cracks and crevices, only coming out to feed, while bed bugs sit on top of the skin and bite to consume blood. Scabies mites r

Persistence Market Research delivers key insights on the U.K. and Germany bed bugs control services market in its upcoming outlook titled, U.K. and Germany Market Study on Bed Bug Control Services: Chemical Control Service Type Segment Expected to Gain Significant Market Share by 2026 . By value, the U.K bed bugs control services market is likely to witness a CAGR of 4.7% between 2016 and 2026, reaching a market valuation of US$ 12.7 Mn by 2026 end. The Germany bed bugs control services market is projected to be valued at US$ 16.4 Mn by the end

Larvae of the bed bug Cimex lectularius on the fur of one of its hosts, a bat.Scale : bug length ~ 3 mmYou might think you know everything there is to know about bed bugs they like to feed on your blood while you sleep, they cause red itchy bumps, and theyre hard to exterminate. But these little parasites hide many secrets that you might not be aware of. Check out these six interesting facts about bed bugs.While beds in homes and hotels are the places youll most frequently find them, bed bugs can thrive anywhere that humans spend time. Your

Bed bugs are nocturnal, reddish-brown insects that feed on the bloodof humans and other warm-blooded animals. These wingless insects have dorsoventrally flattened bodies that allow them to hide in areas such as floor cracks, carpets, beds and upholstered furniture.A bed bug's life begins with an egg, grain like and milky white in color. Female bed bugs lay between one and five eggs each day and may lie up to 500 eggs within one li

The bed bug epidemic seems to get worse by the day. More people are waking up to discover bed bug bites on their children. More people are spending thousands of dollars on exterminators to have them check their homes for pests and then exterminate them, only to discover that the extermination methods used were not effective.The entire process can create chaos in a person's life, and often leaves a person feeling embarrassed to have company overfearful of going to sleep and doing so with an empty bank account. It doesn't have to be that way, tho