bed bug News
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Federal agencies to convene national bed bug summit February 1-2 (HQ)
In response to consumer concern about the rising incidence of bed bugs in the United States, the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup will hold the National Bed Bug Summit on February 1-2, 2011. During the meeting, panels will discuss bed bug initiatives, identify gaps in knowledge and outline suggested ideas for improving control on a community-wide basis. Summit participants will develop recommendations ...
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New Bed Bug Survey Shows Problem is Not Waning; Bed Bug Awareness Week Calls for Attention
The new 2013 Bugs Without Borders Surveyconducted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the University of Kentucky, found that bed bug infestations in the United States continue at high rates and the pest is as much, if not more of a problem than in years past. The survey of U.S. pest management professionals, found that 99.6 percent of respondents encountered bed bug ...
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University of Missouri-St. Louis receives grant to combat bed bugs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding a grant totaling $89,074 to the University of Missouri-St. Louis to conduct research and educate high poverty communities, minorities, and immigrants about the dangers of bed bugs. The University of Missouri-St. Louis will partner with the St. Louis Lead Prevention Coalition to administer the grant. The 12-month project will develop training ...
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Episode 2: Zach Devries Highlights Exciting Bed Bug and Cockroach Research
Discover the latest in bed bug and cockroach research by one of the industries newest and brightest urban ...
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Rutgers awarded epa grant to fight bed bugs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today it has awarded Rutgers University nearly $100,000 to implement a bed bug education educational outreach program in at least 50 low income communities in New Jersey. Rutgers will also use the grant to set up a model Integrated Pest Management program at an affordable housing community in Jersey City. This model will focus on community ...
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EPA awards five grants to combat bed bugs
The U.S, Environmental Protection Agency is awarding grants totaling $550,000 to five organizations to implement new approaches in managing bed bug problems. These grants will be used in states and communities where bed bug pressures are significant but resources to address the problems are limited. Lessons learned from the grants will be available for use by other communities. University of ...
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EPA pesticide database to aid consumers in controlling bed bugs (HQ)
With cases of bed bug infestations increasing, many people are turning to pesticides as a means of ridding their homes of the pest. To help people find an appropriate pesticide for use on bed bugs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new database listing all pesticides registered for this purpose. The new search tool will let consumers choose an EPA-registered bed bug ...
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Bed Bugs: More Than An Irritating Inconvenience
Bed bug infestations can happen anywhere. Bird-X Inc., leading brand for humane pest control solutions worldwide, reviews a blog touching upon two recent bed bug cases. Bird-X’s blog released on February 24th, 2016 discusses the problems bed bugs cause for people in residential areas. Spotting early signs of infestation, such as itchy bites on the skin or visible blood stains on bed ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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EPA pesticide database to aid consumers in controlling bed bugs (IA, KS, MO, NE)
With cases of bed bug infestations increasing, many people are turning to pesticides as a means of ridding their homes of the pest. To help people find an appropriate pesticide for use on bed bugs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a new database listing all pesticides registered for this purpose. The new search tool will let consumers choose an EPA-registered bed bug ...
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Identifying Bed Bugs in Puerto Rico to Mitigate the Risk of Full Blown Infestations
Last month, media outlets from across the globe reported on officials in Paris battling a bed bug infestation that has impacted the famous city that is set to host the Olympics next summer. However, bed bugs are not just a French problem. The insects are found globally and have been discovered in everything from five-star hotels and resorts to cruise ships, buses, trains and homes. The Centers ...
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Bed Bugs in New York City and Resources to Identify their Presence to Prevent Full-Blown Infestations
Media outlets from across the globe recently reported on Paris officials battling a bed bug infestation that has impacted the famous city that is set to host the Olympics next summer. However, bed bugs are not just a French problem, the insects are found globally and have been discovered in everything from five-star hotels and resorts to cruise ships, buses, trains, and homes. In New York City, ...
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Bed Bug Infestations Are Back in the News
Earlier this month, Fox News published a report about an alarming increase in the number of Wisconsin residents complaining about the presence of bed bugs. According to the article, public health officials in the state have seen a remarkable increase in calls concerning the pests over the past two to three years. Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people ...
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Daimer Unveils Steam Cleaner HEPA Vacs to Kill Bed Bugs
U.S.A – October 16, 2012 – Daimer Industries, Inc.®, the industry's number one brand of steam cleaners shipped to 200+ countries, is now offering powerful steam cleaner machines to the pest control and other industries. The company's sophisticated and technologically superior technologies help eliminate potentially deadly bed bugs from homes, hotels, businesses, and any other ...
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New York City Listed as Second Worst for Bed Bug Infestations
Earlier this year, Orkin published its annual Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list. For the second year in a row, New York City makes the list as the second worst in the United States for bed beg infestations. The only other New York location to make the list was Buffalo, at number 42 on the list. The list was compiled from bed bug data for residential and commercial treatments from the pest control ...
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EMSL Analytical Introduces New Easy To Use Bed Bug Test Kit
EMSL Analytical has created a bed bug testing kit to simplify the process of bed bug identification for pest control professionals. Our new testing kit includes easy-to-follow instructions for taking samples of the suspected pests, making it easy to detect and identify bed bugs. Bed bugs feed exclusively on warm-blooded animals, including human, typically when they sleep. They have been ...
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Daimer Releases Powerful Steam Cleaner to Kill Bed Bugs
Daimer Industries, Inc.®, the world's leading brand of steam cleaner machines and vapor steam cleaner equipment with models numbering in the hundreds sold to customers within over 200 nations, is marketing its KleenJet® Mega 1000CVP ATIS®, which is a certified pesticide device according to the United States EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). The Mega 1000CVP ATIS® is a a ...
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Testing Resources to Mitigate the Risk of Full Blown Bed Bug Infestations
Last October, international media outlets ran high-profile stories about Paris officials battling a bed bug infestation that was impacting the famous city set to host the Olympics this summer. Bed bugs were even a topic on Saturday Night Live just last month after reports of the insects being found in the same building that houses the show. Bed bugs are indeed a global problem and have been ...
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Daimer Debuts Vapor Steam Cleaner With Higher Pressure Flow, HEPA, And Vacuum For Powerful Bed Bug Removal
Daimer Industries, Inc.®, the world's leading supplier and major U.S.A. brand of commercial cleaning technologies, including mega-flow vapor steam cleaner machines, professional-grade steam vacuum cleaner systems, and portable steam cleaner equipment with over 400 models sold to customers within over 200 countries, is shipping the KleenJet ® Supreme 3000CVP ATIS®, a system that ...
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IAQ Video Network Upgrades to Improved Widescreen Format
The IAQ Video Network today announced that they are now utilizing a widescreen format for their video releases. The network has released over 110 videos about environmental, indoor air quality and microbial pathogens during the past two years. Also today, the IAQ Video Network released their latest video entitled, Bed Bugs: What You Need to Know. This latest production was produced in ...
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Bed Bugs and Indoor Environmental Quality Discussed in New Online Video
The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses bed bugs and identifying infestations. “Bed bugs are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals while they sleep,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & Associates and the IAQ Video Network. ...
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