Bed Bugs

The decline in the number of cats and dogs might result in an explosion of rats and mice and other small animal pests. The increase in trash not properly disposed of may increase those pests AND other creepy crawlers. How do we prepare for that possiblity?

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Bed Bugs

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Bed Bugs-General Information

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Bedbugs
https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/bedbugs-infestation#1

Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. Adult bedbugs have flat bodies about the size of an apple seed. After feeding, however, their bodies swell and are a reddish color.

Bedbugs do not fly, but they can move quickly over floors, walls, and ceilings. Female bedbugs may lay hundreds of eggs, each of which is about the size of a speck of dust, over a lifetime.

Immature bedbugs, called nymphs, shed their skins five times before reaching maturity and require a meal of blood before each shedding. Under favorable conditions the bugs can develop fully in as little as a month and produce three or more generations per year.

Although they are a nuisance, they are not thought to transmit diseases. ---CONTINUED---
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Re: Bed Bugs

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Bed Bug Control - How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
https://doyourownpestcontrol.com/bed-bugs.htm

Includes:

Bed Bug Pre-treatment Procedures
Reduce Clutter
  • Launder Infested Garments and Linens
  • Dismantle Bed Frames
  • Remove Dresser Drawers
  • Clean the Area
  • Caulk and Seal
Bed Bug Appearance
Bed Bug Treatment Procedures (Part A)
Bed Bug Treatment Procedures (Part B)
Bedbug Diet
Bed Bugs Life Cycle
Bedbug Habits
What do bed bug bites look like and do they carry disease?
Preventing Bed Bug Infestations
Can I prevent bed bugs from entering my home?
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