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Bed bug problems have
returned to the United States at an alarming rate! Dr.
Michael Potter at the University of Kentucky states, "In recent
years, bed bugs have also made a comeback in the U.S. They are
increasingly being encountered in homes, apartments, hotels, motels,
dormitories, shelters and modes of transport. International travel and
immigration have undoubtedly contributed to the resurgence of bed bugs
in this country. Changes in modern pest control practice - and less
effective bed bug pesticides - are other factors suspected for the
recurrence." See The
University of Kentucky Entomology Web Site Fact Sheet for more
information.
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The Harvard School of Public
Health has a useful
chart on what to do when encountering bed bugs, noting the need to
contact licensed professionals ion order to begin a pest management
program. They also have a helpful biology
and management fact sheet as well.
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Bed Bugs:
- Are about 3/8 to 1/4-inches long (adults).
- Have been known to live an entire year on a single feeding.
- Infestations have become an epidemic in the past few years in several cities across the country, including Cincinnati.
- Have been reintroduced to the United States due to increased travel and immigration. Moving from one residence to another can help spread them.
- Feed on humans, as well as other animals, such as dogs and cats. However, they prefer to feed on human blood while they sleep.
- Are very difficult to control. Early detection is extremely helpful in eliminating infestations.
They can be easily carried from hotels, hospitals, work, and many other places.
For More
Information: Bed
Bugs, Fact Sheet HYG-2105-04, Ohio State University Bed
Bugs, Michael Potter, University of Kentucky Bed
Bugs, Penn State University Entomology How
to Manage Pests...Bed Bugs, University of California Managing
Bed Bugs, University of Lincoln - Nebraska UMCE
Bed Bug Fact Sheet
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