Three huts along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk are closed following a bed bug attack. A Department of Conservation media release said the Whakahoro and Teke Huts would be temporarily closed for a highly-precautionary treatment. Jim Campbell, DOC Whanganui supervisor, said the John Coull Hut where the bites were reported would receive a heavier dose of chemicals and remain closed for the rest of the Great Walk season. The season ended in one week. Steve Taylor, director of heritage and visitors, said all visitors to these huts had been cont

For weeks trampers have been struggling to sleep tight at a DOC hut on Stewart Island/Rakiura thanks to an infestation of the toughest bed bugs known to mankind, but the unwanted guests days may finally be numbered. Complaints about the North Arm Hut on the Rakiura Track started in February, but despite five treatments at the 24-bunk Great Walk hut to clear the egg-laying invaders, the critters have continued to make their presence felt. DOC has decided to close the hut for over a week from May 25 to June 3 for a full refit. DOC Rakiura operati

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Bed bugs tuck themselves away into dark, unseen spaces and multiply rapidly, making them difficult to control.That job has gotten even harder in recent years as the pests have developed resistance to the insecticides long used to eradicate them from homes, hotel rooms and other spaces.Plant-based essential oils are generally lethal to bed bugs, but its been unclear how to use them most effectively. Now, Purdue University entomologist Ameya Gondhalekar and his former Ph.D. student, Sudip Gaire, have discovered how essential

Bed bug bites are itchy, annoying, and just plain creepy. Although the bites are generally harmless, it's important to identify and get rid of bed bugs, otherwise they will keep biting you.The thing is, it might take a while to realize that you have bed bugs. That's because bed bugs are tiny, and their bites can mimic other insect bites or skin irritations.Here's everything you should know about bed bug bites and how to get rid of the pesky critters once and for all

In the case of ticks and bed bugs, there is one thing they share in commoncausing disgust. Just the thought of either of these blood-sucking pests is enough to make your skin crawl. But the similarities mostly end there. When it comes to tick vs. bed bug, there are several significant differences between these two unpleasant creatures. If youve ever wondered how to tell them apart or even if there are any real differences between them, read on. While youre unlikely to ever see an actual battle between a tick and a bed bug, its worth knowing how

Comedian Janaye Henry is on a theatre tour of Aotearoa teaching teens about sex, and is writing us a non-Tourism NZ-approved diary of her travels. This week shes in tepoti Dunedin.I arrived in tepoti Dunedin wide-eyed and itching to explore. My roommate was itchy too, although it wasnt until the third night in our accommodation that she identified it as bedbugs.I had no bites, but after taking my mattress off the bed frame and running a card down the cracks, I created a little flea rave. Ive never been so grateful to see fleas, bedbugs seem lik

Smith Collection/GadoGetty ImagesImagine hurtling through the worlds oceans trapped in a steel tube thats 350 feet long by 40 feet wide. You eat, sleep, and work in the tube with 110 other people, all doing their part to prepare the ship for war and prevent the vessel from sinking to the bottom of the ocean and running into an underwater mountain. Its a stressful, difficult place to be for months at a time.Now, add bedbugs to the mix.For most of last year, sailors assigned to the USS Connecticut say their submarine suffered a serious bedbug inf

Indianapolis, IN - Bedbugs and other pests can cause sleepless nights and cause diseases and harm to properties. When found in this bad infestation, it is highly recommended to look for a qualified exterminator. Bed Bug Exterminator Indianapolis is certified and licensedIndianapolis bed bug exterminator.The companys years of experience in the industry puts it in a better position to provide Indianapolis residents with quality services. Adding to this, the company uses innovative and effective pest control solutions, including conventional treat

If you wake up in the morning with an itchy spot on your arm, you might have been a feast for some bed bugs while you were sleeping. Though you might assume your bites came from a more common offender like mosquitoes, there are certain signs that suggest you were bitten by bed bugs instead. To see what the tell-tale sign of a bed bug bite is, read on, and for more tips on how to know if you're dealing with an infestation, check out If You Smell This in Your Bedroom, You Might Have Bed Bugs.If you have a cluster of bites, it's particularly likel

From funky odors in the fridge to questionable scents coming from the basement, our sense of smell can warn us of potential danger. However, sometimes things we should be alerted to don't smell all that bad, which could make detecting them tricky. This can be the case with bed bugs. While the creepy crawlers do have a handful of specific scents, they're not always unpleasant, so the scent can easily be overlooked. To see what smell you should be looking out for, read on, and for more signs of infestation, If You See This in Your Yard, Prepare f

From funky odors in the fridge to questionable scents coming from the basement, our sense of smell can warn us of potential danger. However, sometimes things we should be alerted to don't smell all that bad, which could make detecting them tricky. This can be the case with bed bugs. While the creepy crawlers do have a handful of specific scents, they're not always unpleasant, so the scent can easily be overlooked. To see what smell you should be looking out for, read on, and for more signs of infestation, If You See This in Your Yard, Prepare f

Image: Akos Nagy / Shutterstock.comA bed bug infestation can be stressful and upsetting. Because they multiply so quickly, it can be difficult to eliminate bed bugs without the help of a professional. But there are a few things you can do to help stop the spread on your own. Here are the steps you should take to get rid of bed bugs if you find them in your home. Before you can get rid of bed bugs, you first have to be able to identify them. Bed bugs are small, flat insects that are similar in appearance to an apple seed. Adult bed bugs grow to

Breadcrumb Trail Links Corbett accepted evidence from Abdulhak that he awoke on the mornings of May 5 and 6, 2019 with itchy and painful rashes on multiple parts of his body Author of the article:Publishing date:Its enough to make your skin crawl.An Edmonton lawyer has been awarded nearly $24,000 in damages after he was repeatedly bitten by bed bugs while staying at the posh Chateau Lake Louise, west of Calgary.Small claims court Judge Sandra Corbett ruled in a written decision that the resort was liable for both physical and psychological in

USS Connecticut returning to base in 2018 after five weeks in he Arctic - Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Amanda Gray (US Navy) By The Maritime Executive 03-15-2021 06:15:12 A U.S. Navy submarine is battling an enemy the size of a seed. Sailors assigned to the Seawolf-c