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This site was updated
on 8/25/2006

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Bed Bugs

As you are probably aware, bed bugs have begun to spread through society and many people are wondering what they are, and upon encountering an infestation, what control procedures are required to eliminate them from their premises.

Bed bugs are a troublesome pest, difficult to remove from a site because they are very adept at hiding. Bed bugs may (in fact) be present in a residence for some time before people realize they are actually there (and biting!). When discovered, their removal requires very careful inspection of the residence, because while most bed bugs stay close to feeding sites, some will move away to more remote areas in the house and yet others may “hitchhike” (on clothing and goods) into other rooms and other buildings.

Bed bug information for consumers:
Advisory for Students Returning to School
Preventing bed bug infestations: Information for Homeowners and Tenants
The difference between bed bugs and bat bugs (Picture sheet)

TRAVELERS: Preventing bed bugs from hitchhiking to your home

The bed bug video page has footage of these pests looking for (and finding!!!!!) a meal.

For other pests...
Visit our Yard, Garden and Home Website

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