BED infestations are nasty, and can make you feel rubbish if youve been bitten by the critters.But what can you do to tackle an infestation, how does it occur and how can you treat bites? Heres all you need to know2Bed bugs are small, blood-sucking insects that can be found in the joints of your mattress adults are about 5mm long.They crawl out at night and feed on human blood after biting through exposed skin.Typically they are brown, dark yellow or red in colour, are flat and oval-shaped and are the size of an apple seed.Although they arent

NHS staff from GPs to nurses, surgeons to pharmacists have shown incredible resilience throughout the pandemic.But while we have heard heartbreaking stories from Covid sufferers and their families, there can be a lighter side to working in medicine too.Here, in an exclusive extract from his new book The Secret Doctor, GP Max Skittle recalls some of the funniest and most touching moments from his time working at an inner-city surgery.Ive an enormous Friday feeling. Its 1pm and Im on a half-day today.One last patient to see and then Im back hom

Separate clean clothes from dirtyBed bugs are more attracted to dirty clothes than to clean clothes, Vicki pointed out.While youre not likely to head to the laundrette on a week-long vacation, there is a way to separate the dirty clothes from the clean clothes in your case.Vicki said: When packing for a trip, make sure to take a spare plastic bag for your dirty clothing, and knot it each time you add to it.If you do wash clothes on holiday and you share laundry facilities with others, take extra caution.Vicki explained: When you transport your

Even if spiders, snakes, rats, or mice don't make you jump, bed bugs are the one pest even the bravest individuals hope never to tussle with. These bloodsuckers not only make themselves at home in your most sacred of spaces, they're difficultand expensiveto get rid of. However, there may be one factor in your fight against bed bugs that you have some control over, according to research: your bedding. Read on to discover which sheet colors could be making your sleeping space a haven for bed bugs.RELATED: 5 Things You're Buying That Bring Bed Bug

The mere thought of bed bugs probably makes your skin crawl. These tiny insects can be hard to detect and even more challenging to get rid of. Although you can take action to ensure bed bugs don't nest in your home, it's more difficult to know if a hotel or rental house you're staying in doesn't have themand that's especially the case in a handful of popular U.S. vacation destinations, including one that was recently named the most bed bug-infested city in the country.RELATED:This Popular Summer Destination Has Become a Bed Bug Epicenter.On Sep

Bed bugs are considered a common pest in the UKand tend to thrive in Spring, Summer and early Autumn. Experts warn that London homes provide a great living condition for them because of the typical UK weather and temperatures. Smell is one of the best indicators warning you may have an infestation on your hands.RaspberriesMany people have described the smell of a bed bug infestation as something similar to spoiled raspberries.Arrow Extermination added: You will sometimes hear a person describe the bed beg smell as something similar to the smell

The number of households infested with cockroaches and bedbugs has rocketed following the easing of restrictions on foreign travel.est controllers said the resumption of non-essential trips abroad over the summer is behind the sharp rise in cases they have been tackling across Ireland as holidaymakers unwittingly transport the insects back home in their luggage.Trevor Hayden, who runs nationwide service Complete Pest Control, said cockroach and bedbug infestations have been dominating his teams workload since people began travelling overseas re

An industry-leading company in pest, termite, mosquito and bed bug control services has concluded which major cities have the most bed bugs.Terminix Global Holdings listed, between Jan. 1 and Aug. 20, the top cities that have the most bed bugs, with Los Angeles ranking No. 1.The next on the list of bed bug infestations out of the top five cities: Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, and New York City.America is changing faster than ever! Add Changing America to your Facebook or Twitter feed to stay on top of the news.Among Terminixs top 50 list, A

LavenderLavender is a fantastic natural remedy for keeping creepy crawlies out because while the scent repels them, it makes your home smell calm and comforting.This is a particularly popular deterrent for moths, who like to nestle in your wardrobes and drawers.Put a small sachet of dried lavender in your drawers, and in your wardrobes, to make your clothes smell nice while keeping moths at bay.You can also put a few drops of lavender oil into a spray bottle with water to make a natural room spray that repels moths, flies and mosquitoes.Pepperm

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for back-to-school, Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TMX), a leading provider of essential pest, termite, mosquito and bed bug control services for residential and commercial customers, released a list of the top 50 most bed-bug infested cities in America.Students have arrived on college campuses nationwide, and joining them could be some annoying and uninvited roommates taking up residence in dormitories. Bed bugs spread easily by hitching rides on luggage, backpacks and clothing, and can craw

Mens Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. We update when possible, but deals expire and prices can change. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.Questions? Reach us at shop@mensjournal.com.There are a lot of things we need to deal with when we have our own homes. Its not an easy task keeping up your home to be as clean and comfortable as possible. But sometimes, there are issues you just cant control because they are invisible menaces that dont care how often you clean your sheets or wipe yo

News Releases from Region 07 Sept. 21 webinar will highlight new Integrated Pest Management ToolkitSeptember 8, 2021LENEXA, KAN. (SEPT. 8, 2021) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is announcing a free webinar to encourage Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices in health care settings. The webinar follows the release of EPAs IPM in Health Care Facilities Toolkit. IPM is a proactive, science-based decision-making framework that emphasizes pest prevention and least-toxic control measures.The IPM in Health Care Facilitie

BED infestations are nasty, and can make you feel rubbish if you've been bitten by the critters.But what can you do to tackle an infestation, how does it occur and how can you treat bites? Here's all you need to know...2Bed bugs are small, blood-sucking insects that can be found in the joints of your mattress - adults are about 5mm long.They crawl out at night and feed on human blood after biting through exposed skin.Typically they are brown, dark yellow or red in colour, are flat and oval-shaped and are the size of an apple seed.Although they

Bed bugs are small insects that are typically found nesting in furniture, on bedding and items of clothes. Once they make their way into your home, bed bugs can be a nuisance to try and get rid of.These brown creatures are minuscule, though still visible to the human eye.However, they still manage to go unnoticed by some people for lengths of time.Travel is widely recognised as one of the main contributing factors to aiding the spread of bed bugs.They typically hitchhike on items such as clothes and suitcases from one place to another.Once in t