EPA Attacks Nasty Bed Bugs!

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.

You can learn more about bed bugs here . . .

Harvard School of Public Health:
What are bed bugs?
Do bed bugs cause harm or spread pathogens (disease-causing germs)?
Where do bed bugs occur?
How do bed bugs invade a home?
How can you tell if the residence is infested?
What should you do if you find bed bugs?
What can you do to manage bed bugs?
What are your rights and obligations?
What shouldn’t you do?
How can you have specimens examined?
What should you know about insecticides and other methods for treating bed bugs?
What might you do when returning from a visit to an infested residence?

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