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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Now Available! Protect-A-Bed Furniture Disposal or Storage Bag]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Protect-A-Bed Furniture Disposal or Storage Disposal bags can be used when moving to prevent furniture damage from liquids, dirt, molds or tearing during transport and storage. With the Protect-A-Bed Furniture Storage/Disposal bag you'll ensure that any existing infestation will remain contained within the bag, and will not be accidentally deposited to other areas of your home or building during removal.  ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Protect-A-Bed Furniture Disposal or Storage Disposal bags can be used when moving to prevent furniture damage from liquids, dirt, molds or tearing during transport and storage. With the Protect-A-Bed Furniture Storage/Disposal bag you'll ensure that any existing infestation will remain contained within the bag, and will not be accidentally deposited to other areas of your home or building during removal. ]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[USBedBugs now carries a variety of furniture disposal bags to meet your needs. Once you have determined that you need to dispose of a bed bug infested item, you must take some precautions to ensure that you do not spread the infestation. Infested furniture should be completely covered and sealed tightly before discarding them from an infested home. When prepping an infested piece of furniture for disposal, care must be taken to be sure that the mattress bag is sealed tightly to prevent further spread of the infestation. It also recommended that the items are clearly marked infested with bed bugs to ensure that no one reuses the furniture. Protect-A-Bed Furniture Disposal or Storage Bags can also be used when moving to prevent furniture damage from liquids, dirt, molds or tearing during transport and storage.Features Include:Heavy-Duty Vinyl: Extra strength storage or transportation bag.Protect Your Investment: Keeps your chairs or sofas clean during transportation or storage.Easy to Install: Zippered waterproof disposal bag is available in three furniture sizes. Includes Stickers: To identify contents as storage or bed bug infested and also which bedroom when moving.Check out the instructional video on how to use the Protect-A-Bed Furniture Disposal or Storage Bag below:]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bed Bug 911 Natural Bed Bug Laundry Treatment]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ All natural Bed Bug 911 Exterminator is scientifically proven to be an effective treatment for bed bugs and many other insects on contact. This all-green product can be used as part of your regular laundry routine, attacks and destroys insects without toxic pesticides. Intended for commercial and residential use. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[All natural Bed Bug 911 Exterminator is scientifically proven to be an effective treatment for bed bugs and many other insects on contact. This all-green product can be used as part of your regular laundry routine, attacks and destroys insects without toxic pesticides. Intended for commercial and residential use.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Bed Bug 911 EXTERMINATOR Laundry Treatment is a must have product for folks who frequent thrift shops, garage sales and online auctions for clothes and textiles goods. It treats bed bugs, lice, fleas, dust mites & their droppings. Wash all infested fabrics including sheets, mattress covers, bed skirts, pillows, pillow cases, comforters, duvets, blankets, bed spreads, bed clothing, plush toys, throw rugs, washable drapes, upholstery & clothing. You can use Bed Bug 911 EXTERMINATOR Laundry Treatment weekly to control dust mites & dust mite allergens, is also used for ridding your home of lice infestations.Bed Bug 911 EXTERMINATOR Laundry Treatment is great for parents who have adult children coming back from school dorms or apartments to do their laundry at Mom and Dads house!A good value for the small cost and ease of use. Buy a bottle for your college student to take to the laundromat!Also, great when used with Bed Bug 911 Exterminator Bed Bug Spray for maximum effectiveness.Key Features:  Non-toxic, 100% green products  Safe around children, pets, homes and hospitals  Unscented and stain-free bedbug laundry treatment  Efficacy studies performed by major U.S. University proving effectiveness  All-natural bed bug eradicator actively eliminates bedbugs, dust mites and other pests  No harmful toxins (Pyrethrin/Pyrethroid) Bed Bug 911 Natural Bed Bug Laundry Treatment ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bed Bugs Using Library Books to Hitch a Ride]]></title>
<link>http://www.usbedbugs.com/Bed-Bugs-Using-Library-Books-to-Hitch-a-Ride_b_138.html</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 6 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Bed bugs and their eggs can hide in the spines of hardcover books, according to an article in the New York Times titled A Dark and Itchy Night. This finding raises concerns that the bugs may be getting transported from book borrower to book borrower. The article notes that bed bugs will crawl out of the books at night to feed, find a new home in a headboard, and soon readers are enjoying not only plot twists but post-bite welts. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bed bugs and their eggs can hide in the spines of hardcover books, according to an article in the New York Times titled A Dark and Itchy Night. This finding raises concerns that the bugs may be getting transported from book borrower to book borrower. The article notes that bed bugs will crawl out of the books at night to feed, find a new home in a headboard, and soon readers are enjoying not only plot twists but post-bite welts.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[ Catherine Saint Louis of The New York Times reports on a bedbug sniffling dog at a library in Wichita, Kansas after a patron complained of being bitten by a bedbug in a lounge chair. As libraries are scrambling to deal with the problem, so are some book borrowers. As Nicole Gustas a regular who borrows three or four books a week, returned several in Ziploc Bags, explaining that a bedbug had crawled out of a copy of True Blood while she was reading it.USBedBugs.com has put together advice for librarians to prevent bed bugs in libraries.John Furman, the owner of Boot-a-Pest, a team of bedbug exterminators based on Long Island, said he has had hundreds of clients buy a portable heater called PackTite to kill bedbug life, baking any used or borrowed book as a preventive measure before taking it to bed. The PackTite has become a common weapon in the war against bedbugs in libraries, which sells for about $300. Cincinnati, for example, has 48 for its 41 libraries.The PackTite was designed to heat-treat luggage. But now, as David James, an owner of Nuvenco, the company that makes the PackTite, noted, libraries across the country, we hear from them on a weekly basis.Read the complete article here entitled A Dark and Itchy NightCheck out the instructional video on how to set up and use the PackTite below:]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[In Stock Now! Protect-A-Bed SofaBed Bed Bug Proof Encasements]]></title>
<link>http://www.usbedbugs.com/In-Stock-Now-Protect-A-Bed-SofaBed-Bed-Bug-Proof-Encasements_b_136.html</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Have guests arriving soon that will utilize your SofaBed? Do you have the protection you need to safeguard your sofabed mattress? Don't fret!! Now Available at USBedBugs.com are Protect-A-Bed AllerZip Smooth Bed Bug Proof SofaBed Mattress Encasements in Full and Queen Size. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Have guests arriving soon that will utilize your SofaBed? Do you have the protection you need to safeguard your sofabed mattress? Don't fret!! Now Available at USBedBugs.com are Protect-A-Bed AllerZip Smooth Bed Bug Proof SofaBed Mattress Encasements in Full and Queen Size.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[ Protect-A-Bed&reg; AllerZip&reg; Smooth Sofabed Mattress Encasement Now Available in Full and Queen Size.The Protect-A-Bed&reg; AllerZip&reg; Smooth Sofabed Mattress Encasement is a bed bug certified encasement that creates a barrier between the mattress and person sleeping on it. The encasement will not allow bed bugs to enter or escape the encasement. Used as a prevention tool or during a treatment program, bed bug certified mattress encasements are safe, eco-friendly, and provide non chemical protection.A mattress can provide endless places for Bed Bugs to hide and have a very close proximity to provide their next meal. Some benefits to using bedding encasements include that pesticides will not be needed on the mattress itself in the event they are used at all. Encasements eliminate hiding places for bed bugs, and make them easier to detect. An added bonus is that for individuals with allergies or asthma, these bedding encasements limit exposure to dust mites as well. ** Click Here to view Pricing and Size**]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Bed Bug Blue Detector in a Hotel Room]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bed Bug Blue Fecal Spot Detection Kit by PackTite is rapidly becoming one of the most popular travel necessities for bed bug prevention. When entering a hotel room, most travelers are now aware that they need to perform an inspection for signs of bed bugs. If any brownish black spots are found then there is a chance that bed bugs are in the room hiding out. This post contains a video demonstating how easy it is to use Bed Bug Blue to determine if the black spots you found are actually from bed bugs or not...and it takes only 1 minute to see the results. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bed Bug Blue Fecal Spot Detection Kit by PackTite is rapidly becoming one of the most popular travel necessities for bed bug prevention. When entering a hotel room, most travelers are now aware that they need to perform an inspection for signs of bed bugs. If any brownish black spots are found then there is a chance that bed bugs are in the room hiding out. This post contains a video demonstating how easy it is to use Bed Bug Blue to determine if the black spots you found are actually from bed bugs or not...and it takes only 1 minute to see the results.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[The Bed Bug Blue Fecal Spot Detection Kit by PackTite is rapidly becoming one of the most popular travel necessities for bed bug prevention. When entering a hotel room, most travelers are now aware that they need to perform an inspection for signs of bed bugs. If any brownish black spots are found then there is a chance that bed bugs are in the room hiding out. The video below demonstates how easy it is to use Bed Bug Blue to determine if the black spots you found are actually from bed bugs or not...and it takes only 1 minute to see the results.There is no reason to panic when you find some spots in a hotel room when travelling. Often times, these spots are just dirt or the result of some other insect besides bed bugs. Using Bed Bug Blue while travelling gives you peace of mind and closure either way so you know how to respond. It also gives you proof to show the hotel management if indeed your tests return the signature blue positive result.For further details see Product Info and Pricing]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Study Shows Foggers Don't Work on Bedbugs]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new study brings bad news for people fighting bedbug infestations and companies that sell over-the-counter insecticides. Bedbug sprays fail to kill even vulnerable insects in researchers tests done on some of the foggers sold today.  ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[A new study brings bad news for people fighting bedbug infestations and companies that sell over-the-counter insecticides. Bedbug sprays fail to kill even vulnerable insects in researchers tests done on some of the foggers sold today. ]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Ohio State University entomologists Susan Jones and Joshua Bryant found that bug bombs and foggers - cheap, insecticide-spraying aerosols that have been marketed for decades as do-it-yourself alternatives to exterminators - were ineffective against even the most vulnerable of bedbugs.In the study, published last month in the Journal of Economic Entomology, the researchers tested three popular commercial foggers against five wild strains of bedbugs found in Ohio homes and one laboratory strain that had not been exposed to insecticides.They found that after spraying the bugs with a typical two-hour fog, only the laboratory bugs had died; nearly all of the wild bedbugs, though placed in completely exposed containers, had survived. When the scientists covered the containers with paper to simulate the bedding that the insects often nest in, nearly all the bedbugs from every strain survived - even the laboratory strain.The scientists concluded not only that most wild bedbugs are resistant to pyrethroids, the active ingredients in fogger aerosols, but also that the fogging process itself is fundamentally flawed.The spray cant penetrate through a thin paper sheet, much less into cracks and crevices where bedbugs hide in real life. On top of that, were dealing with bugs resistant to pyrethroids in the first place said Jones. Its a death knell for this type of product. ** Click Here to Read the Full Article and which products were tested in their study **Remember...We always ask that you please contact your exterminator for professional advice on treating an active bed bug infestation.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fire Destroys when Woman takes Eradicating Bed Bugs into her Own Hands]]></title>
<link>http://www.usbedbugs.com/Fire-Destroys-when-Woman-takes-Eradicating-Bed-Bugs-into-her-Own-Hands_b_133.html</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ People going to the extreme to eradicate Bed Bugs on their own can cause devastating outcomes. A woman trying to kill bedbugs in Nicholas County, KY burns down apartment block making 30 people homeless. Check out the photo shot onsite. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[People going to the extreme to eradicate Bed Bugs on their own can cause devastating outcomes. A woman trying to kill bedbugs in Nicholas County, KY burns down apartment block making 30 people homeless. Check out the photo shot onsite.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Authorities say a Kentucky woman trying to kill bedbugs accidentally started a fire that destroyed several apartments in downtown Carlisle in Nicholas County. It took firefighters from several counties to put it out.The Carlisle Fire Chief says a woman doused her couch in alcohol to try to get rid of bed bugs, and when she dropped her cigarette, the fire started. They're just belongings, you can replace them anytime. Main thing is, nobody got hurt, says Randal Lutes, who lost everything. While everyone did make it out, four people were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. While we do not recommend people use alcohol based products in their home to rid bed bugs! We do ask that you please contact your exterminator for professional advice on treating an active bed bug infestation. Click here to read the full story]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Animal Planet Presents: Monsters Inside Me Bedbug Videos]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Get a better insight into the feeding, mating and reproduction of bedbugs by checking out the short video clips we've provided from Animal Planet Presents: Monsters Inside Me Bedbug Videos.  ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Get a better insight into the feeding, mating and reproduction of bedbugs by checking out the short video clips we've provided from Animal Planet Presents: Monsters Inside Me Bedbug Videos. ]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Bedbugs Feed on Arm video explains the feeding nature of the bed bug. To prove how quickly bedbugs can feed and multiply. Dr Louis Sorkin tries an experiment on his own arm! Watch bedbug nymphs engorge themselves with Dr Sorkins blood.Bedbugs, Food and Sex video explains the mating and reproduction of bed bugs. For bedbugs, food and sex are intrinsically linked; bedbugs cannot mate unless theyve just had a blood meal. They also have a super-weird way of having sex: traumatic insemination.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prepping For Bed Bug Treatments]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Bedbugs are creepy and you want them gone NOW. We get it. But stop a minute to get some critical advice on what to do next --before the exterminator arrives. You can do more harm than good without even realizing it. Howdini's Kimberly Austin has the complete guide for how to prepare for a bedbug extermination. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bedbugs are creepy and you want them gone NOW. We get it. But stop a minute to get some critical advice on what to do next --before the exterminator arrives. You can do more harm than good without even realizing it. Howdini's Kimberly Austin has the complete guide for how to prepare for a bedbug extermination.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Howdini's Kimberly Austin complete guide for how to prepare for a bedbug extermination.There is quite a bit you can do to confirm you have bed bugs and determine the extent of the infestation. Figuring out the level of your infestation will help you decide whether it is light enough for you to treat it yourself or call a pest management professional. A light infestation is when there are no more than 20 live bugs found per room or no more than 40 fecal traces and the infestation is contained to less than one third of the home. For light infestation you can do the following:Reduce all clutter in the infested room to try eliminate hiding places for the bugs.Wash and dry all clothing and place in sealed plastic bags.Thoroughly clean the house using a HEPA Vacuum Cleaner and/or Steamer. Make sure you also vacuum/steam mattresses, box springs, window treatments, headboards and any cracks and crevices.Wash all bedding and encase all mattresses and box springs.Launder all washable items and place any shoes, bags etc in dryer for 20 minutes on high heat. Afterward, place items in ZipLoc sealed bags or a BugZip.Dismantle beds to locate any hiding places.Pull bed away from wall and place ClimbUp Insect Interceptor on legs of bed. Make sure bedding does not touch the floor.Caulk and seal all holes and cracks around pipes, electrical outlets, base boards and molding.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bedbug Beacon CO2 Active Monitor]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bed Bug Beacon CO2 monitor is one of the most popular products at USBedBugs.com. It is commonly used by property and housing managers to test for signs of bed bugs after guests or residents have moved out of a unit. Homeowners are commonly using the Beacon monitor in rooms where guests have stayed to make sure that bed bugs were not left behind when their guests have moved out. Find out more about the Bedbug Beacon CO2 Active Monitor, which is a great monitor to use for early detection or after treatment to catch any stubborn bed bugs that have survived or have just hatched. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bed Bug Beacon CO2 monitor is one of the most popular products at USBedBugs.com. It is commonly used by property and housing managers to test for signs of bed bugs after guests or residents have moved out of a unit. Homeowners are commonly using the Beacon monitor in rooms where guests have stayed to make sure that bed bugs were not left behind when their guests have moved out. Find out more about the Bedbug Beacon CO2 Active Monitor, which is a great monitor to use for early detection or after treatment to catch any stubborn bed bugs that have survived or have just hatched.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[The Bed Bug Beacon is an inexpensive active bed bug monitor for at-home use. From the makers of PackTite&#8482;, Bedbug Beacon&#8482; attracts bed bugs in as little as a few minutes, although can take up to two weeks for early infestations.For drawing bed bugs out of walls or furniture, we recommend the Bedbug Beacon&#8482; CO2 (carbon dioxide) producing monitor. From the makers of PackTite&#8482;, Bedbug Beacon&#8482; attracts bed bugs in as little as a few minutes, although can take up to two weeks for early infestations. Unlike dry ice, Bedbug Beacon&#8482; is easy to work with, lasts for at least 5 days at a time and comes with enough supplies for two sessions, each lasting 5 to 7 days. The Bedbug Beacon draws bed bugs out of the walls so now you don't have to be their bait or nightly feeding ground. Also great for using after treatment to catch any stubborn bed bugs that have survived or have just hatched. Any eggs present during treatment will survive pesticides as only heat/steam kills eggs reliably. Exterminators have found the Beacon especially useful at catching bed bugs when the nesting location is not the same room as the feeding location. Placing the Beacon in between will capture many of the bed bugs when they are on the move at night. Landlords should use the Beacon to find out if an apartment has bed bugs after tenants move out. Renters and prospective home buyers should use Beacon before moving in to be sure they are not walking into a problem as part of the normal home inspection process.Some key product features are:Allows around-the-clock monitoring.Enables ongoing monitoring after treatment.Economical and reusable.Detects adults and nymphs.Provides early detection of bedbug infestations. In effect, its cheaper and easier than making your own DIY monitor with dry ice. And in tests, the makers of PackTite&#8482; found the Bed Bug Beacon to be as effective as the DIY monitor in side by side tests. &#40;See video below for more on the trials.&#41;]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to spot and prevent bedbugs while you travel]]></title>
<link>http://www.usbedbugs.com/How-to-spot-and-prevent-bedbugs-while-you-travel_b_130.html</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ They're creepy, crawly, night-time feasters. Yep, bed bugs. Even if you've never encountered these pesky, skin-nibbling insects, just the thought of them will likely make your skin crawl.When traveling, you're particularly susceptible. Whether you're staying in high end hotels, dirt-cheap roadside motels or crammed in hostels, doesn't much matter - bed bugs dont give a hoot about star ratings.In an interview with Tanya Enberg of Chic Savvy Travels Blog, Adam Greenberg, bed bug expert and president of USBedBugs.com, reveals everything you need to know about reducing nasty encounters with bedbugs on the road and, more importantly, prevent them from hopping a ride home with you in your suitcase. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[They're creepy, crawly, night-time feasters. Yep, bed bugs. Even if you've never encountered these pesky, skin-nibbling insects, just the thought of them will likely make your skin crawl.When traveling, you're particularly susceptible. Whether you're staying in high end hotels, dirt-cheap roadside motels or crammed in hostels, doesn't much matter - bed bugs dont give a hoot about star ratings.In an interview with Tanya Enberg of Chic Savvy Travels Blog, Adam Greenberg, bed bug expert and president of USBedBugs.com, reveals everything you need to know about reducing nasty encounters with bedbugs on the road and, more importantly, prevent them from hopping a ride home with you in your suitcase.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[They're creepy, crawly, night-time feasters. Yep, bed bugs. Even if you've never encountered these pesky, skin-nibbling insects, just the thought of them will likely make your skin crawl.When traveling, you're particularly susceptible. Whether you're staying in high end hotels, dirt-cheap roadside motels or crammed in hostels, doesn't much matter - bed bugs dont give a hoot about star ratings.In an interview with Tanya Enberg of Chic Savvy Travels (CST) Blog, Adam Greenberg, bed bug expert and president of USBedBugs.com, reveals everything you need to know about reducing nasty encounters with bedbugs on the road and, more importantly, prevent them from hopping a ride home with you in your suitcase.CST: In recent years, bed bug warnings have skyrocketed why the sudden upsurge?Adam: While bed bugs were gone from the U.S. for about 30 years, they still existed in pockets around the world. As the U.S. has really cut back on use of strong pesticides like DDT, the environment exists for many insects to return. Bed bugs were first spotted in small numbers here in the late '90s and have been growing in numbers ever since. CST: Chic Savvy Travels fans are huge world explorers. When it comes to accommodation style of our global travel community, it can range from five-star-style one day, to gritty-backpacking hostel the next. Does the level of accommodation impact the bedbug risk, or are all of them equally at risk of infestation? Adam: Bed bugs do not discriminate and can be found wherever people are sleeping, whether that is a five-star resort or a youth hostel. Hotels that have a higher turnover of guests are a higher risk of bed bugs because every guest is a potential source coming in to the facility.Hotels that have average stays of a week or two have fewer people coming in and therefore less chance of bed bugs. Of course it only takes one person to bring bed bugs in so all travelers need to be vigilant wherever they stay. I have found that the fancier hotels have more at stake with regard to their reputation and better funding so they tend to be more proactive at bringing in exterminators and canines to sniff out bed bugs.CST: For backpackers, rooms are often shared dorm-style. Any suggestions for decreasing the risk of bedbugs in these cramped situations? Adam: Either bed bugs are already in the room or they aren't. Make sure everyone checks the edges of their mattress for signs of bed bugs before settling in. You're looking for black spotting that looks like mold around the edges of the mattress, perhaps on or around the mattress tag or even behind the headboard. CST: What tips in general can you offer to travelers who want to reduce the risk of bedbug bites and - worse - preventing the critters from hopping in their luggage and coming back home with them?Adam: To reduce the risk of bed bug bites, make sure you inspect the bed area as mentioned before settling in. If the bed bugs have been there for more than a few weeks already, you will be able to spot signs of bed bugs and ask for a different room. Covering arms, legs, etc...with clothing will cut down on the bug bites for a short while. Bites are a minor inconvenience compared to the traumatic experience of bringing bed bugs home with you.It is critical that travelers keep all their belongings off the floor, away from the bed, and out of the drawersall places where bed bugs are hiding. I strongly recommend using some sort of plastic bags to keep your suitcases and clothes secure. Excellent options include contractor grade, heavy-duty garbage bags, ZipLoc Big Bags and also BugZip Travel Protectors that zipper around your whole backpack or suitcase so you dont have to unpack.Click Here to Read Full Article at Chic Savvy Travels]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Bed Bug Combat Manual]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Paul J. Bello creates an easy to comprehend book for both the professional and the general public. His content style has merit as he presents a strong case that there is still time to educate in order to get a handle on bed bugs. Simply put its - a How to Book for anyone who deals with bed bugs. ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Now available at USBedBugs.com&#33; From Paul Bello, urban &#38; industrial entomologist, and a leading expert on bed bugs in the US. Know thy enemy - 181 pages of easy to read tips, guides, photos and insight from a true expert on bed bugs. A practical resource for those who find themselves in the position of having to deal with bed bugs. This book features an extensive collection of techniques and methodologies that can be used right now. Includes appendix with 218 common bed bug FAQs, a travelers survival guide, guides to hiring a bed bug professional vs. DIY, preparing for bed bug treatment, canine inspection and much, much more.Bed bug biology, behavior &#38; identification.How to inspect &#38; early detectionHow to build a bed bug programHow to get rid of bed bugsOver 100 color photos and over 400 practical tips **Read more here on what the Table of Contents has to offer** ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 50 US Cities for Bed Bugs]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Announced this month the top 50 bed bug cities for 2011, and several of them are popular spring break destinations. The changes in some cities' rankings show bed bugs continue to be a problem in most areas of the U.S., said Orkin entomologist and Technical Services Director Ron Harrison, Ph.D. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Announced this month the top 50 bed bug cities for 2011, and several of them are popular spring break destinations. The changes in some cities' rankings show bed bugs continue to be a problem in most areas of the U.S., said Orkin entomologist and Technical Services Director Ron Harrison, Ph.D.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Cities enjoy being identified as safe and affordable. Being labeled as having a lot of bed bug treatments, not so much.Rollins, the corporation that owns seven pest control companies, including Orkin, says it has seen a 33.6 percent increase in bed bug business compared to 2010. The company has just released its rankings of U.S. cities in order of the number of bed bug treatments from January to December 2011.And the winner is Cincinnati. Chicago is ranked second, followed by Detroit, Denver and Los Angeles. The report says L.A. moved from 25th to fifth on the list.Several of the top 50 cities have large, busy airports, and there could be a correlation between increased travel and bed bug activity. The changes could also be because the bed bug population is increasing overall, or even because the public is becoming more aware of bed bugs and has become better adept at identifying them.The top 50 cities can be Read On ABC News Radio. Find out how your city is ranked here.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Warm Winter Leads to More Bed Bugs]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With a string of 70-plus degree days this week, people are trading in their boots for sandals and retiring winter coats to closets. But humans aren't the only ones eager to scurry out into the spring-like warmth. The warm weather is a good sign for all types of bugs, good and bad. After one of the mildest winters on record, mosquitoes, termites, ticks and even stink bugs are already making their moves, hatching and leaving hibernation earlier than usual. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[With a string of 70-plus degree days this week, people are trading in their boots for sandals and retiring winter coats to closets. But humans aren't the only ones eager to scurry out into the spring-like warmth. The warm weather is a good sign for all types of bugs, good and bad. After one of the mildest winters on record, mosquitoes, termites, ticks and even stink bugs are already making their moves, hatching and leaving hibernation earlier than usual.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Fort Myers NBC-2.com WBBH News Reports - Pest control professionals say insects are invading homes in Southwest Florida thanks to a warmer than usual winter.Watch their full news clip belowWith a string of 70-plus degree days this week, people are trading in their boots for sandals and retiring winter coats to closets. But humans aren't the only ones eager to scurry out into the spring-like warmth. The warm weather is a good sign for all types of bugs, good and bad. After one of the mildest winters on record, mosquitoes, termites, ticks and even stink bugs are already making their moves, hatching and leaving hibernation earlier than usual.&#8220;Bed bug activity is usually much quieter in the winter and early spring than it is in the summer and fall. However, due to the unusually warm winter nationwide, we have seen a huge increase in bed bug activity starting in the beginning of February,&#8221; says Adam Greenberg, President of USBedBugs.com, &#8220;Hardest hit so far this year are schools, hospitals, clinics, hostels and group homes. With spring break around the corner, travelers should be extremely vigilant this year and make sure they take precautions or there is a good chance they could be bringing bed bugs home from their trip.&#8221; ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Men killing bed bugs set house ablaze]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Check out this article on what NOT to do during an infestation. We strongly recommend contacting a pest control professional whenever bed bugs are spotted and not to move anything so the exterminator can easily check to see how bad the problem is before the bugs are disturbed and they run and hide. ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Indianapolis WishTV reports on an attempt to exterminate bed bugs and how it led to a house fire Monday in the Fountain Square area. Crews went to a home in the 900 block of Lexington Avenue at 11:33 a.m. for the fire, Indianapolis Fire Department officials said. Two men were trying to get the bed bugs out of their home, so they dragged three couches and two chairs into the backyard, IFD officials said. They intentionally set them on fire with a lighter and piece of newspaper, but the fire quickly lit the nearby home on fire. Although the men tried to put out the fire with a hose, they weren't successful. It took 11 IFD units to handle the fire, which left about $15,000 in damages. The residents planned to stay with friends.Remember, we strongly recommend contacting a pest control professional whenever bed bugs are spotted and not to move anything so the exterminator can easily check to see how bad the problem is.**Click here to view pictures of the aftermath**]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Bed Bug Identification Tool - Bed Bug Blue]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ One of the most common signs of bedbug infestation, fecal spots, are also one of the hardest to accurately identify. Bed Bug Blue&#8482; is a simple and inexpensive test kit designed to aid in the identification of fecal spots left behind by hidden bed bugs. After only one minute you will be able to determine if the black spots are actually from bed bugs or not&#33; It's better to know for sure before investing a lot of time and money treating for bed bugs. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most common signs of bedbug infestation, fecal spots, are also one of the hardest to accurately identify. Bed Bug Blue&#8482; is a simple and inexpensive test kit designed to aid in the identification of fecal spots left behind by hidden bed bugs. After only one minute you will be able to determine if the black spots are actually from bed bugs or not&#33; It's better to know for sure before investing a lot of time and money treating for bed bugs.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[One of the most common signs of bedbug infestation, fecal spots, are also one of the hardest to accurately identify. Bed Bug Blue&#8482; is a simple and inexpensive test kit designed to aid in the identification of fecal spots left behind by hidden bed bugs. After only one minute you will be able to determine if the black spots are actually from bed bugs or not&#33; It's better to know for sure before investing a lot of time and money treating for bed bugs. Watch the video below to see how it works.This product has been tested by leading bed bug exterminators and initial feedback has been very positive. See one review here.Bed Bug Blue&#8482; is currently available in a Professional Kit that includes enough supplies for 100 tests. Although, suspicious homeowners and travelers will find this a valuable resource to provide peace of mind as well. For more info or to order click here.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Prevent Bed Bugs While Traveling]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Bedbugs are the last thing anybody wants to bring home from a trip, but it happens more than we know. Howdini's Kimberly Austin asks entomologist Lou Sorkin and two pest control experts for practical advice on how to protect against bedbugs when traveling. ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[In the video clip Howdini's Kimberly Austin from wowresorts.net shows a great encasement to protect your luggage when staying at hotels/motels. The BugZip line of encasements physically surrounds and encases (covers) the item in a heavy duty layer of clear vinyl. These covers/encasements are inexpensive and extremely handy for folks traveling, overnight hospital stays, college students living in a dorm room, you name it. Click on the image below to view the sizes we have available. ]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[March 18-24 is Poison Prevention Week]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ According to the EPA, U.S. Poison Control Centers receive a call every 13 seconds about someone being exposed to a poison. More than 50&#37; of these cases involve children under six years of age. Every year, more than 70,000 calls are made to poison centers with concerns about exposure to common household pesticides.The Safer Pest Control Project of Chicago has released their Ten Steps for Pest Control factsheet; a great resource for safe and effective pest management. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[According to the EPA, U.S. Poison Control Centers receive a call every 13 seconds about someone being exposed to a poison. More than 50&#37; of these cases involve children under six years of age. Every year, more than 70,000 calls are made to poison centers with concerns about exposure to common household pesticides.The Safer Pest Control Project of Chicago has released their Ten Steps for Pest Control factsheet; a great resource for safe and effective pest management.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[According to the EPA, U.S. Poison Control Centers receive a call every 13 seconds about someone being exposed to a poison. More than 50&#37; of these cases involve children under six years of age. Every year, more than 70,000 calls are made to poison centers with concerns about exposure to common household pesticides.The Safer Pest Control Project of Chicago has released their Ten Steps for Pest Control factsheet; a great resource for safe and effective control of bed bugs or most any pest. Below are excerpts from the factsheet:Avoid pesticide sprays and fogs&#33; These products don't get to the cause of the pest problem, andthey can cause health problems for people and pets. Below are steps you can follow for safe andeffective pest management, to get rid of mice, rats, and roaches (waterbugs). Follow the steps inorder as best as you can. Although doing a few of the steps seperately will help, doing all of themtogether will make sure that you have the best chance of getting rid of the pest.Look Around andPlay DetectiveRepairBe PersistentReduce ClutterStore ProperlyClean ThoroughlyDeny Pests WaterDeny Pests FoodPest BaitsWhat to Expect From a PestControl CompanyTo read or print out this informative 2-page factsheet, click here.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Entomologists Call 2012 Pivotal Year in Bed Bug War]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 5 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Leading experts participating in a recent Bed Bug Summit have called 2012 a critical year in the goal to control the U.S. bed bug invasion. Entomologists, pest control professionals and manufacturers of products designed to stem the bed bug tide all weighed-in, and agreed that what we do this year will be crucial. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[Leading experts participating in a recent Bed Bug Summit have called 2012 a critical year in the goal to control the U.S. bed bug invasion. Entomologists, pest control professionals and manufacturers of products designed to stem the bed bug tide all weighed-in, and agreed that what we do this year will be crucial.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Even before an infestation occurs, people can protect themselves by using entry, escape and bite proof mattress and box spring encasements, Protect-A-Beds James Bell said. They help people see the signs of an infestation while keeping the bugs from spreading to other areas of the home.Each year the challenges of fighting bed bugs change and grow, said James Bell, CEO of Protect-A-Bed, a company that makes mattress encasement products to keep bed bugs away from their human prey. Now that the industry has begun working together its easier to see the best way forward.Protect-A-Bed products feature patented BugLock&reg; with Secure Seal&reg; technologies.Click here for details on the Protect-A-Bed Mattress Encasements we have available. Also, available for protecting your belongings are Sofa, Box Springs, Pillows, Clothing & Luggage Encasements.Click here to read this complete article from Business Wire.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bed Bug Travel Tips by David Cain]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The following was written by David Cain, Bed Bugs Limited UK as a quick overview of how to ensure that you can travel from one location to another without the risk of taking bedbugs with you. ]]></description>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[The following was written by David Cain, Bed Bugs Limited UK as a quick overview of how to ensure that you can travel from one location to another without the risk of taking bedbugs with you.]]></content:encoded>
<isc:description><![CDATA[Here are a few subjects that are covered.Before you leave for travel, open suitcase and pack items sealed in either a BugZip bag or Ziploc bag. Once sealed they will remain bedbug free until you unseal so no need to worry about non clothing items getting infected during the journey.While traveling, check areas around you as much as possible but avoid looking suspicious at the airport by checking under everything and check the seat before you sit down on the plane.Upon returning home, outside of home remove the protective layers of wrap and place in bin / recycling this has ensured your bags always remain safe and therefore the contents are also safe. Remove outer layer of clothes and place in dissolvable laundry bag and wash at 60 degree centigrade or equivalent or PackTite or place in hot dryer for extended time. Personal items such as phones, wallets and cards are highly unlikely to become infected if you check locations. Click here to read the full article. Source: David Cain, Bed Bugs Limited UKDavid inspecting his Chicago hotel room from NYvsBB on Vimeo.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Schools Score Poor Grades for Bed Bugs]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ If you hear of a bed bug outbreak at your school, dont panic. We have some tips you may want to consider taking on when your child returns from school. These are also helpful tips when you are coming back from traveling.  ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[How do you prevent bed bugs coming home with your kids? Here are some tips you might want to consider:Have your kids change as soon as they come home; and wash their school-wear in hot water, and tumble dry on high. Worried about bringing the clothes through the house? Throw them into a GreenClean Dissolvable Laundry Bag. Have your kids shower after school every day, making sure they shampoo their hair.Keep their school bag and jacket separate, in the porch or garage, to reduce the risk of bringing bugs inside.You should also check with your children every day to make sure they haven't been bitten by anything during the night. Bed bug bites are red and blotchy; and often appear in threes indicating the signature breakfast, lunch and dinner feeding cycle of bed bugs.If you hear of a bed bug outbreak at your school, dont panic. Washing clothes, jackets and bags when your kids come home is often enough to help prevent bed bugs graduating to your home. You can also use our 100% green product Bed Bug 911 Unscented Natural Bed Bug Spray to effectively eradicate bed bugs from book bags and other items.And whether or not theyre tackling a bed bug problem, we recommend directing friends and parents to the all-natural Bed Bug 911 Spray as it is safe to use around children, pets, homes and hospitals.Rather than the expense and embarrassment of calling an exterminator, these products allow them to deal safely, effectively and affordably with bed bug infestation themselves.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protect-A-Bed BugLock Bed Bug Protection Pack]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Looking for that All-In-One Bedding Pack? The Protect-A-Bed&reg; BugLock&reg; mattress and box spring encasement with Secure Seal provide for an economical solution for bed bug protection. ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[A bed bug certified encasement creates a barrier between the mattress and person sleeping on it. The encasement will not allow bed bugs to enter or escape the encasement. Used as a prevention tool or during a treatment program, bed bug certified mattress encasements are safe, eco-friendly, and provide non chemical protection.Protect-A-Bed&reg; BugLock&reg; Bed Bug Protection Pack includes one mattress and one box spring encasements (2 box spring encasements for King/Cal King) with the Secure Seal they provide an economical solution for bed bug protection. The sleep surface is lined with the Miracle Membrane&reg; which makes it so bed bugs can not bite through from the inside. It's also waterproof and provides a dust mite barrier for healthier sleeping!Click here to view the sizes available in Protection Pack.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[What do bed bugs look like?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered what a Bed Bug looked like? ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[At BadBedBugs.com they get a lot of visitors asking the same question, what do bed bugs look like? Initially, they are very small with the eggs looking much like rice. As they develop, they start off almost transparent until their first feeding. Check out a few of the images below, then click here to read and view additional images of Bed Bugs.]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bed Bug Basics: 10 Tips to Protect Yourself ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Join The National Pest Management Association on a fast-paced, educational trip through the history of bed bugs and the recent resurgence. ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[This video will teach you how to be vigilant to minimize your risk of encountering bed bugs and how to effectively deal with this resilient pest if you have an infestation. Visit www.allthingsbedbugs.org for more information and please share this with others. Public awareness is key in controlling bed bug infestations.Produced by the National Pest Management Association]]></isc:description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Myths About Bed Bugs]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Though bed bugs have been in the news a lot in recent years, there's a surprising amount of misinformation floating around about these blood-sucking ectoparasites. How much do you know about bed bugs?  ]]></description>
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<isc:description><![CDATA[Debbie Hadley from About.com has gone over 10 Myths About Bed Bugs. Here we have listed the first 3 myths. Make sure to follow the link below to read about the remaining 7 myths.&#49. If you wake up with bug bites, you must have bed bugs.- With so much news about bed bug infestations, you might immediately think bed bugs are the culprit if you wake up with mysterious bites on your skin. Don't panic! First of all, quite a few other arthropods could be the cause of your bite marks, including fleas, mites, or even bat bugs. Also, many medical conditions cause symptoms that look similar to bug bites. If the marks persist but you don't find signs of an infestation, it might be worth a trip to your doctor. &#50. I'm the only one in my house with bug bites, so they can't be from bed bugs. - If you're the only one in your household waking up with bites, that doesn't exclude bed bugs as the cause. People react to bed bug bites differently, just as they do with mosquito bites or other insect bites. It's really a matter of how your body reacts to the bed bug saliva when you're bitten. Two people can sleep on the same bed bug infested mattress, and one can wake up without any signs of being bitten while the other is covered in bite marks. &#51. Bed bugs are so tiny, you can't see them with the naked eye. - It's true that bed bugs are pretty small insects, but they aren't microscopic. If you know where to look for them, you can definitely see them without the aid of a magnifier. The bed bug nymph is roughly the size of a poppy seed, and grows larger from there. Bed bug adults measure a bit larger than 1/8th of an inch, or about the size of an apple seed or a lentil. The eggs, which are just the size of a pinhead, will be harder to see without magnification. Click here to read the full article.]]></isc:description>
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