Bed Bug Bites

 The state of Ohio is experiencing a resurgence of bed bugs. In 2009 Franklin County Heath Board recorded over 4,000 reports of bed bugs, from near zero a few years before. Ohio is not alone in the resurgence, bed bugs are invading the nation from coast to coast.

Bedbugs in electrical socket.

Ohio requested  permission from the EPA to use a pesticide called Propoxur to kill bed bugs. The EPA denied the request on the basis that using it indoors could cause damage to children nervous system.
It did say that it would reconsider as more information on the pesticide becomes available. The pesticide Popoxur has a residual effect, meaning that it continues to kill the bed bugs over a period of time with one treatment.

 Apparently the University of Florida, at the request of a group of exterminators, is studying the effects of Propoxur and the length of time it is airborne. As with DDT some believe that the dangers of propoxur have been overstated. DDT had nearly eradicated bed bugs until it was banned in the 70’s.
To learn more about how to find and get rid of bed bugs visit The Bed Bug Bites.

 With the increase in bed bug infestations will come more of these lawsuits. More and more apartment buildings are being infested.

Apartment owners have a hard time getting rid of the bed bugs due to cost. The tend to want to spot treat instead of blanket treatment of all apartments. The problem with this is the bed bugs can move between apartments making them hard to find. 

When the apartment owners do not spend the money to rid the entire building of the bed bugs they open their selves to the lawsuits. 

Who can blame the residents when they put up with infestation after infestation? You can read more about the lawsuit below. You can also check out more about bed bugs at The bed bug bites website.

Iowa Residents File Bed Bug Class Action

This article, I was moved into a Bed Bug infested apartment! - CNN iReport, just reiterates the fact that before you move into a house or apartment you should inspect for bed bugs. It really doesn’t matter what the place  looks like, they could still be there! 

I have read about lawsuits getting awarded damages for bed bug infestations, so it may be possible to get some money back. The award would have to cover cloths, furniture and partial rent. The one case I remember the person was awarded about 1/3 what they had sued for.

Best scenario inspect before moving in!

There may be bugs in bed but that is not the only place! In several cities bed bugs have been found on city buses. It can be hard to control the bug in a public setting like that. One school district recently sprayed for the bugs after one was found on a student.

Bed bugs have made such a comeback that the FDA is holding a public forum on them on the 14th and 15th of April in Washington Dc. The meeting is being held to try to come up with a plan of attack for the nationwide bed bug problem. For more information on bed bug CLICK HERE!

Yes you can get bed bug bites in a four star hotel! Watch the video below to see how bed bugs were found in a four star hotel. The woman ended up with the typical welts from the bites. The video goes on to show how to inspect for bed bugs prior to paying for room. For more information on how to fight bed bug bites read the BED BUG INVASION!

There is a new way to get rid of bed bugs, it is called Cryonite. It claims to freeze the bed bugs with a carbon dioxide white snow. It has been used in Europe extensively and is just making it into the U.S. You should do thorough research on Cryonite before use as there are some controversies about it.

Here are the claims of the makers of Cryonite:

• Can penetrate into deep cracks a crevices, baseboards, furniture etc. Kills adults, larvae, and eggs on contact.

• Leaves no toxic residue.

• Treated area can be inhabited immediately after treatment.

Treatment with Cryonite must be done by a pest control company. Unsure of the cost involved, as with anything shopping around will get the best deal. It should also be noted that people are said to have seen bedbugs live after the treatment with Cryonite. Bed bugs have also been found alive after being in a freezer for hours, so it is possible they could survive Cryonite also. However cryonite claims that the fast freezing of the bed bugs is what kills them.

It is always hard to decipher what is really true when hearing two stories on a subject. If you have to get rid of bed bugs check into Cryonite by talking to others who have had the treatment. Find out the cost and how many treatments are involved. Talk to several customers to get a good read on how it really works.

It can be hard to get rid of bed bugs, Cryonite may be the answer however it appears that the jury is still out on its effectiveness.
For other options available to get rid of bed bugs read the Bed Bug INVASION.

Want to get rid of those swollen bed bug bites? Well of course get rid of the bed bugs. Bed bug bites can be painful, but in reality they are not dangerous to your health. I know that is little consolation when you are covered with them, but it is a fact. With bed bugs back with a vengeance in some cities, it is good to know that they do not pose a health hazard. For more information on getting rid of bed bugs

Bed bugs can be very hard to get rid of; one reason is even if you get rid of the bugs it is hard to get all their eggs. Once the eggs hatch you have a new case of bed bug bites. It is recommended that you retreat every week for approx four weeks. Although it can be expensive, many recommend hiring an experience exterminator to do the job.

• Washing all bedding and clothing.
• Vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets, sofas, beds, etc.
• Sealing mattress and box springs in plastic after cleaning.
• Spraying baseboards, especially in apartments.
• freeze pajamas, sheets and other bedclothes for at least 24 hours or launder them in hot water of at least 97 F
• Vacuum the area of infestation daily and freeze the vacuum bags for 24 hours.

There are companies that sell kits to get rid of bed bugs. Most come with complete instructions and everything needed for the job. There is a new treatment called Cryonite that get rid of the bugs by freezing them. It is one of the first treatments that I have seen that destroys the eggs also. It has to be administered by a pest control company of course, not sure what the cost is. It is something to consider checking into if you get an infestion.

For more information on how to get rid of bed bug bites read the Bed Bug INVASION.

Those bites might be bed bug bites. Bed bugs have made their way  back the the U.S, and it appears that no part of the country is without them. A quick web search brings up stories from New Jersey, Florida, North Carolina, Iowa, Virginia, California, Connecticut, New York, Utah, Washington DC, their everywhere. Some of the reasons for their widespread resurgence include the ease of travel, travelers to third world countries bring them back in their luggage, clothes etc. Rent to Own centers have seen an increase in lawsuits in recent years due to bed bugs, one other way for them to be spread.

Bed bugs are reddish brown in color, oval and flat in shape about 1/4 inch long as adult. The nymphs are white in color with same appearance of adult. Eggs are white and about 1/28 inch long. The female lays up to 12 sticky eggs a day in dark cracks and crevices of furniture to which they adhere. It takes from 7 to 17 days for them to hatch. The nymph becomes an adult after 5 molts, they must feed to molt.  They prefer human blood but will feed on warm-blooded animals such a birds, bats, and pets. They live from 12 to 18 months.

Bed bugs were eradicated in the U.S. for so long that exterminators quit treating for them. They are now having to re-educate thierselves on the best way to get rid of the bugs. I noticed several sites online with kits they claim will get rid of bed bugs, most were not to expensive. If you decide to tackle the proble yourself, you should know that it will take several treatments to get rid of them. You must be persistant in treating for them, don’t think you are going to get rid of them with one treatment. If you want to get rid of your bed bug bites Click Here to read the Bed Bug INVASION.

Night night sleep tight, watch out for those bed bug bites! Did you  know that bed bugs infestations are on the rise in the U.S. They had virtually  been eradicated since the 30’s and 40’s but now they are back. DDT is believed to have helped in ridding the U.S. of the bugs and the ban of it partially responsible for their return. If DDT had not been banned they would probably have developed a resistance to it anyway.

Don’t think that you can avoid bed bugs by staying in fancy hotels, or looking at the cleanliness of a hotel. The bugs have been found in some of the most expensive hotels in the country, even in brand new mattresses. The only way to possibly avoid them when on the road is to inspect any room before staying in it. Look for rust colored spots along the seems of mattresses and box springs. Look behind the headboard if possible, a good hiding place for them.

The bed bug is about 1/4 inch long and narrow, a brownish color, it is sometimes mistaken for a tick. If you wake up in the morning with a bite don’t automatically assume that a mosquito bit you, look for bed bugs. The best way to find them is to wake up an hour or two before dawn, with lights out pull back cover of bed and shine a light on it. You may have to concentrate for a few seconds to see them against a pattern.

The good news is that even though they feed on your blood, they are not know to carry disease. That is little relief if you have an infestation and are covered with their bites. I’ll be researching the various ways to rid yourself of these pest, and will be posting my results here. Until then if you want to learn more about bed bug bites, Click Here for the Bed Bug INVASION.