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Iowa nursing homes cited for bed bugs, abuse, unexplained injuries • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa nursing homes cited for bed bugs, abuse, unexplained injuries • Iowa Capital Dispatch

[ad_1] Several state-licensed nursing homes are facing fines due to recent findings of bed bugs, resident abuse, unexplained broken bones and medication errors. The violations are tied to recent facility inspections performed by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, which oversees health care facilities in Iowa. One of the largest fines, for $6,250, was imposed against the Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation Center for failing to adequately respond to a resident’s health issues caused by bed bugs. According to inspectors, a female resident of the […]

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How to get rid of bed bugs, as cases are ‘worse than ever’

How to get rid of bed bugs, as cases are 'worse than ever'

[ad_1] Tuesday 26 March 2024 11:23 am Bed bug cases are rising – here’s what to do if you’ve got a holiday booked (Photo: Getty) The viral videos of bed bugs on buses, and supposedly in airports and on Tube carriages, gave most of us a shock at the end of last year – but it might get worse before it gets better. New research by bed bug spotting tech company Spotta has found that bed bugs cases have risen 278% and cases could be “worse than ever.” […]

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Why have bed bugs become so difficult to control? We can only blame ourselves

Why have bed bugs become so difficult to control? We can only blame ourselves

[ad_1] As panicked headlines around the world will testify, bed bugs have made a big comeback. While it’s fair to say the widely loathed pests never went away — they are easily transmitted from one person or household to another, and notoriously difficult to get rid of — experts say that over the past few decades bed bugs have become increasingly resistant to the insecticides generally used to kill them. The result has been a major resurgence of bed bug infestations around the world, made worse by […]

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Jealous Emmanuel Macron is desperate to get one over on London and make Paris the greatest Olympics in history… but he faces some VERY big hurdles before he can reach the finish line

Jealous Emmanuel Macron is desperate to get one over on London and make Paris the greatest Olympics in history... but he faces some VERY big hurdles before he can reach the finish line

[ad_1] Threats of strikes, road blockades, an infestation of bed bugs and even an invasion of rats could turn Emmanuel Macron’s £4billion dream of hosting the world’s greatest ever sporting event into an Olympic-sized nightmare. Fears were growing the Paris Olympics could be teetering on the brink of disaster amid a growing catalogue of concerns over the organisation of the Games. There has been mounting unease over how the French capital will cope with the ‘massive’ challenges of security, transport and getting venues ready on time. Meanwhile […]

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Detroit, 3 other Michigan cities ranked among worst for bed bugs

Detroit, 3 other Michigan cities ranked among worst for bed bugs

[ad_1] Four Michigan cities were ranked among the worst cities for bed bugs in 2024. Orkin released its annual list of the bed-buggiest cities in the U.S., a list that includes 50 cities and metro areas. The bed bug cities list is based on treatment data from the metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from Dec. 1, 2022 – Nov. 30, 2023. The ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments. Chicago ranked as the worst bed bug city for the fourth year in […]

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Unusual Odor Could Mean Bed Bugs in Your House

Unusual Odor Could Mean Bed Bugs in Your House

[ad_1] You might even be able to tell if you have an infestation due to the smell.  “One of the strongest signs of a bedbug infestation is an unusual odour with no other obvious cause,” says The Mirror. “This is often described as a musty, sweet smell.”  Dodson Pest Control explains: “Bed bugs can smell different to different people. Many people report smelling coriander, but another common description is the scent of spoiled raspberries. “Others report a strong acidic scent or that of almonds or marzipan. If you […]

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Bed bugs are all over Hamilton

Bed bugs are all over Hamilton

[ad_1] Bedbugs are all over Hamilton — but you’re likely never to know where they are hiding, unless one of them hitches a ride home with you and moves in. Despite receiving more than 1,500 complaints in the last seven years, the city says it has no obligation to reveal to the public where bedbugs are found — even in city-owned facilities. × Already a Subscriber? Sign in Earlier this year, Hamilton ranked No. 10 on Orkin Canada’s annual list of cities with the most bedbugs. The […]

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Chinatown hotel refutes tourist’s bed bugs claim, says it was ‘most likely an ant’, Singapore News

Chinatown hotel refutes tourist's bed bugs claim, says it was 'most likely an ant', Singapore News

[ad_1] There is no bed bug infestation at ST Signature Chinatown, the hotel chain told AsiaOne on Tuesday (Dec 5). ST Signature said that their pest control team examined the video and concluded that the insect is “likely an ant”. “ST Signature adhere to strict standard operating procedures in identifying, reporting, and addressing bedbug issues, and we also conduct regular pest control services to prevent any potential issues,” they said. “Our housekeeping staff is trained to identify and report sightings of pest, especially bed bugs. “We had […]

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7 telltale signs of bed bugs in your home

A close up of bed bugs on a mattress

[ad_1] Pests can be a real nuisance, even in the most hygienic of homes. It seems, no matter the precautions we take, an unwelcome guest can slip by at one time or another, causing no end of trouble. Some are, no doubt, more serious than others. Roaches can carry and spread disease, while mice can do this as well as chew through items around the home. But, one pest which is amongst the worst to invade your home is bed bugs.  While ‘don’t let the bed bugs […]

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How To Check If Your Hotel Room Has Bed Bugs

How To Check If Your Hotel Room Has Bed Bugs

[ad_1] Bed bugs and the itchy, red bites they impose are definitely not souvenirs you want to bring home after vacation. But, unfortunately, these hardy, fast-multiplying critters can hitchhike into hotels—and not just the cheap, roadside lodges, but luxury hotels and resorts, too. If you stay in a room that’s got them, the bug can also catch a ride home with you in your suitcase, invading your space, and causing a costly and stubborn infestation. “Bed bugs are a primarily hitchhiking insect as opposed to a foraging […]

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