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- KCRA 3 Sacramento
California Department of Education building dealing with potential bed bug infestation
The headquarters of the California Department of Education in Sacramento is handling a possible infestation of bed bugs, officials confirmed to KCRA 3 on Friday. A representative of the department ...
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- Daily Express
Wash bed sheets at the ideal temperature to kill bed bugs - not 40 or 60 degrees
Bedding is a pain to wash but the chore needs to be done, especially if you think you have bed bugs or want to prevent them. Dr Jonathan Kirby, pest expert at NOPE!, Warned that September sees ...
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Aug 26, 2024 · You may have to try a few different chemical and nonchemical approaches to get rid of bedbugs, especially if you have a large infestation. Learn how.
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- Make sure you really have bed bugs, not fleas, ticks or other insects. You can compare your insect to the pictures on our Identifying bed bugs Web page or show it to your local extension agent.
- Don't panic! It can be difficult to eliminate bed bugs, but it’s not impossible. Don’t throw out all of your things because most of them can be treated and saved.
- Think through your treatment options -- Don't immediately reach for the spray can. Be comprehensive in your approach. Try other things first. Integrated pest management (IPM) techniques may reduce the number of bed bugs and limit your contact with pesticides.
- Reduce the number of hiding places -- Clean up the clutter. A cluttered home provides more places for bed bugs to hide and makes locating and treating them harder.
Jul 18, 2023 · If you suspect you may have bedbugs, inspect your mattress and bed carefully, especially in the crevices. Bedbugs like to hide in these areas, where they have easy access to...
Jul 23, 2024 · Bed bugs can be a difficult pest infestation to stop. Learn how to check for bed bugs, and how to treat and prevent an infestation.
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Jan 5, 2024 · It can be difficult to get rid of a bedbug infestation because they hide well and can live months without eating. You may need to hire a professional exterminator, who will likely use a combination of pesticides and nonchemical treatments. You may also treat your home for bedbugs by: Vacuuming.
Apr 26, 2024 · If you think you have a bed bug infestation, contact a professional pest control company experienced with treating bed bugs. They will typically spray insecticides to treat the area. Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that can bite people but do not cause disease.
Oct 31, 2018 · Find and correctly identify an infestation early before it becomes widespread. Look for rusty or reddish stains and pinpoint dark spots on bed sheets or mattresses, and search for bugs near the piping, seams and tags of the mattress and box spring.