A pest control provider has recorded a 39% increase in queries related to bed bugs, fleas, mosquitos and midges in August when compared to July.Rentokil attribute the recent rise in callouts to humid conditions during the summer months, which provide perfect conditions for some pest insects to thrive and multiply. Fleas, midges and mosquitos in particular become very active during the warm summer period. These insects leave bites that are not particularly painful, but can become itchy and irritating.The top five counties which have accounted fo

Aaron Flunkie can count 12 red bite marks spread out all over his body, and is constantly resisting the urge to scratch them.He has been isolating at Chateau Nova Hotel in Yellowknife, one of the territorial government's designated isolation centres, since Wednesday.Northwest Territories residents who travel outside the North have to isolate for two weeks in either Yellowknife, Inuvik, Hay River or Fort Smith when they return."I've been getting severe bite marks and I had no idea what it was from," said Flunkie.On Sunday night Flunkie said he o

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Dog Sniffs Out Bed BugsUpdated: 12:21 PM EDT Sep 10, 2020Hide TranscriptShow Transcriptit seems all the time we're hearing about dogs that dio amazing things well, with an unbelievable sense of smell dogs. Or they used to finding drugs and also explosives. And, as Rob Robin reports, even bed books. It was just three years ago when Blanka was on death row down in Florida. Well, some folks that know a thing or two about dogs decided we're going to get a little Blanca and, oh, as it paid off. If you've got bedbugs or you think y

METROPOLIS, Ill. (WSIL) -- Residents of a Massac County Housing Authority Apartment complex are speaking out about troubles with the property. They're saying bedbugs and cockroaches are infesting their homes and that's along with structural and mechanical issues.The Executive Director of the county housing authority said they're aware of the issues, and explains the plan of action they are taking to combat the problems.Many of those living in Humma Apartments said they have a cockroach and bedbug problem. "They have only been out here of a c

Bed bugs. More commonly associated with bad hostels while travelling and nightmare holidays, you don't expect to find them in your own home.Unfortunately though they are good travellers themselves, and able to hitch a lift in used furniture, bags, backpacks or infested clothes.If you happen to have them in your mattress you'll need to get rid, as they could cause you a lot of discomfort. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here Bedbugs are blood-sucking insects that live in the cracks and

Worrying about a possible bed bug infestation is unsettling for anyone. The human bloodsuckers leave marks on a persons body and just the mere thought of knowing they could be scuttling around your bed while asleep is enough to give anyone nightmares. Smell is a big indicator of an infestation and smelling either a coriander odour, mustiness or a sweet smell could show you may be in trouble.A person can recognize a bed bug infestation due to the signs, such as faecal spotting, bloodstains, and shed shells. However, what many may not realize is

Eloise Keene, a senior who lives alone, has been sleeping in a chair in her apartment in Hamiltons east end for two weeks.The 75-year-old woman, who resides in a social housing building at 555 Queenston Rd., which is dedicated to seniors, said she threw out her furniture for the fifth time after a resurgence of bedbugs.She said pest control has been treating her apartment every month since spring, and the bedbugs still werent going away. One guy came in ... walked in right to my chair, (and) said Wonder if you still have bedbugs oh yeah, there

HUDSON, Fla. - The Hudson library says it is temporarily closed due to a bed bug infestation. The library located at 8012 Library Road is expected to be closed for 1-2 weeks for fumigation treatment.According to the library, staff discovered the bugs in an isolated area of the building two weeks ago. The county used a pest control contractor to begin isolated treatments, but the treatments were not successful, so it decided to close the building a do a full fumigation.Health officials say bed bugs are not dangerous, but their bites can cause di

It doesnt seem particularly scientific, but television station CBS 2 New York says that bed bugs are spreading in New Jersey at least, in part, because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the station there has been an alarming rise in bed bug cases due in part to people not wanting to let exterminators in their homes. Channel 2 says:"Favio Ulloa, the owner of Prestige Pest Services.says that his bed bug business is up. Probably 50% more from last year, Ulloa said. Ulloa said he has as many a seven bed bug jobs a day now, compared to no mo

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) On Friday, the Pasco County Library System announced its temporarily closing one of its branches for an unusual reason: an infestation of bed bugs. The Hudson branch off of Fivay Road will be closed until further notice.According to a release from the county, staff at the library noticed the bugs about two weeks ago. The county hired a pest control company to begin spot treatments, but that method didnt seem to work.So now, the plan is to tent the entire building in order to kill the pests.Barbara Cichocki and her son

As soon as you realise that you have a bed bug infestation, it is important to get the situation under control. Acting immediately can save you more hassle in the long run.The length of time it takes for an egg to become an adult bed bug is about 1.5-2 months. Therefore, the infestations happen gradually. You can take advantage of this time to kill off the entire colony and stop the reproduction cycle from continuing.DIY methods are usually more cost-effective. However, they can be time-consuming and require a degree of patience. A benefit to u

Despite their name bed bugs can in fact live almost anywhere in your home. There is a simple, if disturbing, reason that infestations are more likely to occur in the bedroom however. Bed bugs are nocturnal parasites that feed on human blood hence it makes sense for them to be close to their hosts and set up home in, on and around the furniture in the bedroom. They can also hide out in small cracks and crevices in walls and flooring. It is for that reason that bed bug heat treatment can often be one of the most effective solutions to the problem

Trove Court resident George Wilson says he has had enoughResidents in at least ten flats in a Ramsgate towerblock are still waiting for a full bedbug treatment to be carried out despite East Kent Housing having funding in place for weeks.Desperate Trove Court resident George Wilson says he has paid for treatments but still ends up getting eaten alive because the bugs cant be eradicated unless the entire block is done.The 57-year-old former chef has lived at block for three years and says the bed bugs have been a continual problem.He said: The p

Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown parasitic insects that prey on you while you sleep. Although bed bugs aren't known to spread disease, they can leave you feeling ruffled in your own home. Their signature style is to leave bite marks on your skin, which can be itchy and red. What are some of the ways you can help prevent the critters from ever being a problem in your home?The first thing a person needs to do is to be able to recognize and distinguish a bed bug from any other insect, explained Scientific American.The site continued: Everything s