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April 1, 2009

An Update On Bed Bugs »

According to a new US study bed bug infections are increasing. Bed bugs are nocturnal parasites that have lived off of human blood for thousands of years. They tend to hide a few feet from their prey in places like mattress seams, crevices in bed frames, behind the headboard and loose wallpaper. Since they only come out at night to feed, bed bug bite victims will often awake with itchy, irritated skin at the site of the bites. However, it appears that the evidence for any disease transmission by bed bugs is lacking. As well, the study authors emphasize that the development of effective repellents and public education about bed bugs are important goals.

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Posted by Steven / April 1, 2009 11:48 pm / Permalink / Comments (1) / Trackbacks (0)