EPA Attacks Nasty Bed Bugs!

Updated October 30, 2021:

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I'm totally grossed out. Although I've never actually seen a bed bug, my skin crawls when I think about them. If you haven't seen one, checkout this WebMD Bed Bug Slideshow. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) just hosted its first meeting to figure out how to respond to the biggest bedbug outbreak since World War II. One of the problems with controlling the reddish-brown insects, according to researchers and the pest control industry, is that there are few chemicals on the market approved for use on mattresses and other household items that are effective at controlling bedbug infestations. Interestingly enough, because the registration of new pesticides takes so long, one thing the EPA could do is to approve some pesticides for emergency use. The pesticide industry will be pushing for federal funding for research into alternative solutions, such as heating, freezing or steaming the bugs out of bedrooms.

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