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here’s how to avoid an infestation, and how to get rid of them

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here's how to avoid an infestation, and how to get rid of them

The recent hot weather has created the perfect breeding ground for bedbugs. Pest control firm Rentokil reported a 65 per cent rise in the number of call-outs for bedbugs in recent years, a trend which the company has attributed to the rise in recycling of old furniture and clothing and post-pandemic travel. Since the 1990s, numbers of bedbugs have grown in the UK and some studies indicate that bed bugs have developed resistance to neonicotinoids, the most used insecticide in the world. Writer Hannah Fearn has spent […]

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Bedbugs Are on the Rise in U.S. Hotels. Here’s How to Avoid Them.

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Bedbugs Are on the Rise in U.S. Hotels. Here’s How to Avoid Them.

This article originally appeared on Outside Any number of concerns are on our radar as we plan our next trip, from serious issues like how destinations are working to mitigate tourists’ environmental impact to inconveniences like months-long passport wait times. In this column, we’ll be addressing your questions about how to navigate the world. The other day I read that bedbugs are now in all 50 states and turning up in more and more hotels, even nice ones. I travel regularly, so this makes me nervous. How […]

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Here’s what you need to know about the textile and mattress waste ban that goes into effect Nov. 1

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Here's what you need to know about the textile and mattress waste ban that goes into effect Nov. 1

Local You can no longer throw out old mattresses and textiles. They must be donated or recycled. Another mattress is grabbed from a pile for recycling. Cloth waste that can’t be recycle is compressed and bundled for trash at left at UTEC in Lawrence. Globe staff photo: Joanne Rathe If you’re thinking of getting rid of your old mattress or throwing out some ripped or stained clothing, starting Tuesday, you can no longer put them in the trash. Beginning Nov. 1, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection […]

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Bought a new mattress? Then you need a mattress protector, pronto – here’s why

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Bought a new mattress? Then you need a mattress protector, pronto – here’s why

You’ve just spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a new mattress, so how do you keep it safe from stains, spills and nasties? Enter the humble mattress protector, a fabric covering designed to safeguard your comfy bed from allergens, urine and more.  Investing in one of these fabric covers is necessary if you want to prolong the lifespan of your new or older mattress and keep your sleeping space hygienic.  They are especially vital if you have recently bought the best mattress for your budget […]

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