Infection Control Today - Pest Control

Bed Bugs May Hitch a Ride on Previously Owned Items

Think twice before combing the alleyways and resale stores for a bargain – one man’s trash may be more than a treasure, as several Chicagoans recently discovered. "A family came in covered in bedbug bites from infested ‘free’ furniture they found in an abandoned apartment," ...More

November 18, 2010

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene

1 in 10 Americans Touched by Bed Bug Problem

Despite media reports that make it seem like the country has been overrun by bed bugs, most Americans seem to be taking this latest scare in stride, with about 1 in 10 respondents in a nationwide survey saying they or someone they know has had a bed bug problem. That number ...More

November 17, 2010

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene

Ecolab, Educational Institute Launch Online Toolkit to Help Address Bed Bug Problem

Ecolab Inc. and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) today announced the launch of www.bedbugtoolkit.com, a free online resource to help hotel owners and operators stop bed bugs before they spread. The toolkit features downloadable information and ...More

November 15, 2010

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EPA Offers Search Tool for Registered Bed Bug Products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed a search tool that can help you choose an EPA-registered bed bug product that meets your needs. You can search for a product by its name, company, EPA-registration number, where you can use the pesticide, and ...More

October 21, 2010

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene

Bed Bugs and Business Travel: Stats Show Both are Increasing

Although summer travel season is over, there's been no hiatus from the rampant bed bug infestations overtaking hotel rooms nationwide. Moreover, business travel is predicted to increase according to a recent survey from AirPlus International. So, experts at Steritech – the ...More

September 14, 2010

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Bed Bugs Headed for the Workplace Now

Movie theaters and stores have joined hotels and private residences in experiencing persistent bed bug infestations. The next stop? The workplace. Pest control experts at Orkin identified that bed bugs are making the move among commercial properties. New analysis of its ...More

August 19, 2010

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene

ASHES, Orkin Provide Advice on Integrated Pest Management for Hospitals

To assist hospitals as they endeavor to achieve better pest management results and reduce pest-related problems, experts from the American Society for Healthcare Environmental Services (ASHES) and Orkin, Inc. have teamed up to produce the ASHES Recommended Practice: ...More

August 12, 2010

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene

Take Preventive Measures Against Ticks Carrying Lyme Disease

Research on the population of black-legged ticks, which can transmit Lyme disease from host animals to humans, reinforces that it is important to take preventive measures when spending time outdoors. ...More

July 20, 2010

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Top 10 Bedbug-Infested Cities in North America

Just in time for summer vacation season, Insight Pharmaceuticals, makers of Pronto Plus, an over-the-counter bedbug insecticide, today released its first annual list of the top bedbug infested cities in North America. With millions of Americans taking summer vacations, the ...More

July 13, 2010

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First Preliminary Profile of Proteins in Bed Bugs’ Saliva

The saliva of bed bugs contains unique substances that could lead to vaccines to prevent allergic responses to the bugs’ bite. With bed bugs reemerging as a nuisance in some parts of the country, scientists are reporting the first preliminary description of the ...More

June 23, 2010

Posted in News

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