MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) Lieutenant Steven McMahan confirmed to News 4 Wednesday that there is a bed bug issue within the McClain County detention center.We have bed bugs, McMahan said.The pest problem has plagued the detention center for quite some time. McMahan said he has worked there for one year and said its been an on-and-off thing for that entire time. McMahan adds that they spent between $5,000 and $6,000 one year ago to fix the issue. Recently, he said they spent $12,000.Including a shower system and a disinfectant system machine

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Erin Blakemore, The Washington PostScientists have long suspected that poorer neighborhoods are disproportionately afflicted by bed bugs. But since most bedbug data is self-reported, they couldn't be sure.So they turned to third-party numbers instead - and found associations between social inequality and bed bug infestations.In a new study published in People and Nature, researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found a higher prevalence of bed bug infestations in neighborhood

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FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As many Americans prepare to hit the road for their summer vacations over the next few months, experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are reminding travelers to stay alert for hitchhiking pests during Bed Bug Awareness Week, this June 7-13. This annual observance, recognized by Chases Calendar of Events, serves as a reminder to those traveling that one tiny pest could mean one giant problem if not detected early.Bed bugs can be found virtually anywhere, and while many Americans are excited to r

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LOGO: PPMA/NPMAIts time for pest management professionals (PMPs) to participate in Bed Bug Awareness Week, taking place this year June 7-13. The annual education campaign is promoted by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of theNational Pest Management Association (NPMA).Bed Bug Awareness Week is recognized by Chases Calendar of Events and is celebrated throughout the pest management industry. Through various media relations and social media strategies, PPMA will work to educate the public o

The dramatic resurgence of bedbugs has not plagued Americans equally, according to a new, creepy-crawly study from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.Researchers tracked inspection reports of 21,340 Chicago buildings from 2006 through 2018 and found that bedbugs thrive in poorer neighborhoods. The strongest predictor of infestation was low household income, along with, to a lesser extent, high eviction rates and crowding. The researchers were quite surprised at the high correlations.The neighborhoods suffering high rates of bedbugs also

Its not just the other 9 million people you share the city with.London homes are filled with various creepy crawlies that make our most nightmarish neighbours look perfectly respectable.Central heating and packed cupboards to make our homes perfect habitats for rats, mice and even cockroaches.The worst sort of unwanted guests, like fleas and bed bugs, use us as a food source.And theres nothing more annoying than having your favourite jumper eaten by moths.For the latest news and features on London straight to your inbox sign up for our newslett

Dear Buck: Did the library ever get its bedbug problem fully resolved?Signed: ItchyDear Itchy:In a word: no.We just had a bedbug check last Friday (May 15), and unfortunately, they did find some in that same location they found them before, said Diane Lapierre, director of the Loveland Public Library.A bit of background: On Feb. 27, library staff members found bedbugs in the second-floor computer lab and immediately closed off the area. A crew applied a chemical treatment the next day, and the area reopened the following Monday, March 2.At the

The first thing to understand about bed bugs is that their only food source is blood. The common household bed bug needs to feed on human blood both to live and to breed. So what causes bed bugs is essentially us.Bed bugs dont have the ability to leap or fly, so to get close to their food source they hitch a ride on us and our belongings. Once theyve arrived at their destination, they seek out places where we humans nap or sleep, they hide out, and they wait. Bed bugs are able to sense, by body heat or the carbon dioxide we emit when breathing,

DiagnosisIf you suspect that you're being bitten by bedbugs, immediately inspect your home for the insects. Thoroughly examine crevices in walls, mattresses and furniture. You may need to perform your inspection at night when bedbugs are active.Look for these signs:The itchy red spots associated with bedbug bites usually disappear on their own within a week or two. You might speed your recovery by using:If you develop a skin infection from scratching bedbug bites, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic.Once your symptoms are treated, you must

If you believe that your home has fallen victim to a bed bug infestation, it may be time to conduct some research to make sure that the little critters really are bed bugs. Unfortunately, there are plenty of bugs mistaken for bed bugs and you need to know which is which. Lets learn today!Many people do not see bed bugs until after they have already started seeing other signs of infestation, such as tiny bite marks on their body. Unfortunately, bed bug bites share similar symptoms with several other types of insect bites. And there are a few oth

By Joseph LatinoPest control has been deemed an essential service by Homeland Security and the vast majority of states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet concerns about social distancing and possible exposure to the coronavirus has significantly slowed, or stopped, treatments for public health-related structural pests, including bed bugs. This is especially worrisome as recent data suggests that bed bugs may contribute to asthma and breathing complications, leading to even more severe cases of COVID-19 for the 25 million asthmatics in the U.S.Ho