A full-blown bed bug infestation can develop anywhere if allowed to go unchecked; however, in a hospital or surgery center environment, due to frequent bedding changes, fewer places to hide and regular attention from staff, an advanced bed bug infestation is a low risk in most facilities. However, a hospital or surgery centers risk of bed bug introduction is relatively high. The more patients, guests and employees a facility has, the higher the risk of introduction. Therefore, PMPs treating these facilities should know the areas at highest risk

Dave Duncan from Dave Duncan Pest Control was studying bed bugs even before they came to Mansfield. With a passion for Entomology, the study of bugs, Duncan and his team are equipped to handle even the most overwhelming infestations in the state. Whether you think you may have bed bugs, know a friend with bed bugs, want to avoid bed bugs, or are just plain curious, here are ten myths about these hitchhiking pests. They may be closer and harder to get rid of than you think!Myth 1: The effective chemicals used to kill bed bugs are outlawedAccordi

MARION, IL Marion Unit 2 School District in southern Illinois has again alerted parents about a bed bug sighting at Marion High School.On Tuesday, Marion Unit 2 School District said bed bugs were found in two classrooms, and that a few students had them as well. The school was closed Wednesday to be inspected and treated for the bugs. Thursday, students returned to school after the district said no bed bugs were found in the inspection.Friday afternoon, the school district announced that "a single bed bug was spotted" in the high school late Fr

Postmedia File PhotoThe North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is purchasing more than 3,030 bed bug detection kits for $51,000 to distribute to all social housing units.The kits and bait refills will be distributed to all tenants of Nipissing District Housing Corporation and District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) properties.According to DNSSAB, the bed bug kits cost $48,659, plus $2,341 for educational materials.These kits will help to address reported bed bug issues for residents living in Nipissing District H

CASE 10 At 18, Q is juggling more than most adults could handle. The high school senior lives with his aunt, who has stage 4 colon cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. With medical bills piling up, Q took a job working 12-hour shifts three nights a week. Even with those responsibilities, he has managed to maintain his grades and keep his spot on his schools football and basketball teams. Both Q and his aunt could use clothing and household items. Assistance with rent and car repairs would take some of the weight off Qs shoulders.CASE 11 Ms.

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Valerie DittrichA row of desks on the 10th floor of the Ryerson University Library has been blocked off after a report of a possible bed bug sighting.The desks were cordoned off as a member of the community alerted the facilities team to a possible bed bug sighting on one of the desks on the 10th floor of the library late Friday, Ryersons facilities and management department (FMD) said in an email to The Eyeopener.The university takes reports of potential bed bug sightings very seriouslybed bugs are a common and frust

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When White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney appeared on Fox News and said that, at the end of the day, President Donald Trump still considers himself to be in the hospitality business, he was defending Trumps decision to hold the Group of Seven summit at his own Florida resort. But he wasnt just lending ammunition to Democrats accusing him of illegally profiting from his office. Mulvaney unwittingly alluded to a point of pride that is also a vulnerable spot: Trump is indeed still a hotelier, and bookings at his branded properties dipped as he

Imagine, hypothetically, you were driven to engineer a bedbug outbreak in the nations capital. Youd need some bedbugs, first and foremost, plus a few canisters for transport, maybe some hazmat gear, and a suitable target. For those set on infesting the halls of power, the White House seems like the obvious choice. But the logistics are challenging. Perhaps a nearby luxury hotel, teeming with lobbyists and diplomats and corporate chieftains jockeying for access to the presidents business empire. That wouldnt be too difficult, would it?Such is th

BURTON A Burton school is the latest in Genesee County to be faced with a possible bed bug problem.Bentley Community Schools Superintendent Kristy Spann sent a letter to parents and guardians Nov. 5 about a report of a possible bed bug at Bentley High School.There was a report of a possible bed bug by a student at Bentley High School this morning, the letter stated. The student reported killing the bug and disposing of it. No positive identification was possible.Spann said that even though it is unlikely for bed bugs to infest a school, Bentle

Reggie Yates opens up on life in front of the camera (Picture: Plusnet)There is nothing much that Reggie Yates hasnt filmed a documentary on with his latest series on the changing times in China beginning on BBC on Sunday.Hes confronted members of the Ku Klux Klan in America, spent time in a refugee camp, taken on the fight against drugs in Mexico and even been incarcerated in Texas, all in a bid to start conversations between viewers.At one point, the 36-year-old who is working on a campaign with Plusnet and Scouts to help young people get t

What are bed bugs? Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds. Adult bed bugs have flat bodies about one-quarter of an inch in length; they are copper colored and wingless. Young bed bugs are nearly colorless and very small (1/16 inch). Bed bugs do not fly; they either crawl or are carried from place to place. When a bed bug feeds, its body swells and becomes bright red, making it appear to be a different insect. In homes, hotels, or other dwellings, bed bugs feed primarily on human blood, usually at nig

While you'll still need professional help, you can use these home remedies for bed bugs to help keep the pests at bayAkos Nagy/ShutterstockYou can find a lot of home remedies for bed bugs online, but no home remedy will completely clear your house of an infestation. These are all anecdotal and there is no scientific evidence to say they work, says Jody Green, PhD, an urban entomologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bed bugs are blood feeders, so it is difficult to trick them from detecting our carbon dioxide and the need for a blood me

Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. First, the good news: Bedbugs are not known to spread any infectious diseases. As they cannot fly or jump, their spread from one location to another is easy to prevent as long as you take proper precautions. The bad news is that bedbug bites are itchy and often painful and lead to bl