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His girlfriend left him over problems in the bedroom, a caller told Barb Ogg, of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Service.

It wasn't him.

It was the bed bugs.

Bed bug infestations have doubled locally since last year, and they're likely to double every year for some time, Ogg said.

"I probably took between 10-15 calls," in one recent week, Ogg said.

About three-fourths of the complaints come from multi-unit dwellings -- apartments, motels, retirement homes, halfway houses.

"This is the scary time of the year because school's starting and people are moving around and coming into apartments," Ogg said.

Tenants will learn later from neighbors their place had been treated for bed bugs, sometimes several times, Ogg said, and yet the problem remains.

The reddish-brown insects -- last seen in great numbers before World War II -- have rebounded nationally, infesting college dorms, hospital wings, homeless shelters and swanky hotels.

DDT, the main pesticide weapon against them, was banned in 1972 as a possible carcinogen and environmental hazard.

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Omaha, NE (PRWEB) April 25, 2014

A homeless shelter in North Platte in Nebraska was rumored to have a bed bug problem. However, in a report from omaha.com, it was said that the critters were already cleared from the facility. Meanwhile, in order to help others kill bed bugs effectively and safely, My Cleaning Products advised the use of the pesticide-exempt Bed Bug Bully.

According to the report, which was published on April 24, 2014, the Executive Director of the facility, Beth DeFreece, confirmed on Wednesday that the critters were indeed found in the building. She detailed that they were sighted in one room in the women's dormitory.

However, she clarified in the post that it was already three weeks since it happened. She supplemented that they called in an exterminator to confirm the bugs and implement a treatment after it was reported. And with that, she cleared bed bugs was no longer a problem in the facility.

In addition to the treatment, the report relayed that the management implemented other precautionary steps. It relayed that they replaced the mattresses and mattress covers in the room and changed the metal-made furniture to wood.

Below is an excerpt from the post Bed Bug Cleared NE Shelter by My Cleaning Products:

Reports had it that bed bugs were detected in one homeless shelter in North Platte. And, indeed, they were in the facility as confirmed by its management. However, they clarified that the crawlies were already cleared.

The pesky bugs were found in a room in the women's dormitory. A resident reported the sightings of them.

My Cleaning Products said the fact that bed bugs exempt almost no place to infest is what makes them some of the most horrible indoor pests. And as it cited, given their sneaky nature, anyone's home could be the next venue of their infestation.

Because of that, MCP stressed that everyone must be able to kill bed bugs anytime. To do that, it stated that one must prepare a bed bug spray, look out for bed bug signs and act quickly once their presence is confirmed.

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Nebraska Shelter Announces It's Cleared of Bed Bugs, My Cleaning Products Recommends a Spray to Help Others Kill Bed ...

His girlfriend left him over problems in the bedroom, a caller told Barb Ogg, of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Service.

It wasn't him.

It was the bed bugs.

Bed bug infestations have doubled locally since last year, and they're likely to double every year for some time, Ogg said.

"I probably took between 10-15 calls," in one recent week, Ogg said.

About three-fourths of the complaints come from multi-unit dwellings -- apartments, motels, retirement homes, halfway houses.

"This is the scary time of the year because school's starting and people are moving around and coming into apartments," Ogg said.

Tenants will learn later from neighbors their place had been treated for bed bugs, sometimes several times, Ogg said, and yet the problem remains.

The reddish-brown insects -- last seen in great numbers before World War II -- have rebounded nationally, infesting college dorms, hospital wings, homeless shelters and swanky hotels.

DDT, the main pesticide weapon against them, was banned in 1972 as a possible carcinogen and environmental hazard.

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Student Responsibility Educate yourself about bed bugs and understand how they live by reviewing Protocol, Education, Prevention, Detection and Eradication information below. Take precautions when traveling to minimize the chance of bringing bed bugs to campus. Do not buy or bring second hand furniture that may contain bed bugs. Launder your clothing and bedding regularly to help reduce the chance of harboring bed bugs. Empty and inspect your backpack frequently. Keep your room picked up and orderly, vacuum your room and remove trash at least weekly, to reduce hiding places for bed bugs. Examine your bed and the area near your bed thoroughly every couple of weeks. Always be aware of the possibility of bed bug presence and react swiftly to inform the front desk that you may have a problem. Do not hesitate to call! Do not treat your room with chemicals, sprays or any other type of product to control or kill bed bugs, this will hinder the efforts of our professional exterminators. Capture any bug you suspect may be a bed bug so UNL Housing can positively identify the bug. Help Housing officials by preparing your room for a bed bug inspection or treatment. (Preparation for Dog Detection & Preparation for Heat Treatment) Understand that bed bugs are a distraction and inconvenience and will require some extra work and possible temporary displacement from your room. University Housing Responsibility Provide the resources and information to educate all students about bed bugs and what students need to do if they suspect they may have bed bugs. Respond quickly between 6 a.m. and midnight to any student bed bug concern. Take proactive measures to detect and treat any potential bed bug problems and guide students through all necessary bed bug related procedures. Utilize up to date pest control techniques to minimize the risk and exposure to bed bugs. Establish a high level protocol for all Housing employees training and execution for effective pest control management. Hire proven, qualified professional exterminators to help prevent, detect and eradicate bed bugs. Openly communicate bed bug issues to all parties affected. Document all bed bug cases and monitor potential resurgence of infected areas. Accept no liability for damages during the heat treatment process. Prevention

Along with our education materials and process, University Housing will be conducting residence hall room and building inspections to help prevent bed bugs.

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A freelancer from South Dakota, Maria Tussing has been writing since 2000. She has been published in "Family Fish & Game," "Wondertime," "Today's Horse" and "Cattle Business Weekly," among other publications. Tussing holds a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Chadron State College.

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