East Chicago authorizes detection, eradication of bedbugs at senior housing …
nwitimes.com
Diana Garcia-Burns, director of the East Chicago Health Department, explains to residents at the John Nicosia Housing Complex the ways in which to treat bedbug bites and irritations. Bedbugs are insects that are reddish brown, oval and flat, …

Protect-A-Bed® CEO Featured Speaker at Bed Bug Conference
PR Newswire (press release)
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — James Bell, CEO of Protect-A-Bed ® , the leading provider of bed bug proof mattress encasements for the hospitality industry, will be a featured speaker at the Bed Bug & Pest Control Conference presented by …

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Coming in September: National Bedbug Awareness Month
Patch.com
National Bed Bug Awareness Month will begin Sept. 1 through Sept. 27 where it will conclude in Chicago with the three-day summit. For more information about bed bugs and bed bug awareness visit www.bedbugcentral.com. To learn more about the North …

Worried about bedbugs? Be swift, smart
Cincinnati.com
In developing products for travelers, day care providers, camps and lodges, as well as health care operators, Greenberg has become an expert on bedbugs, appearing on news programs in Chicago and Indianapolis. Question: Why would Cincinnati have such a …

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Bed bugs have infested this senior housing complex in East Chicago.
MyFox Chicago
East Chicago, Ind. – Bed bugs have taken over a public housing complex for senior citizens in East Chicago. Residents of the John Nicosia Housing Complex packed a meeting on Wednesday night, complaining that the bed bug …

Congressman doubles as bed bug expert
The Hill
Robert Dold (R-Ill.) — the lawmaker's office confirms he'll be speaking at the second annual North American Bed Bug Summit in Chicago. According to a press release, the three-day summit in September will “provide an educational blue-print for major …
Press Passes Now Being Issued for the 2011 North American Bed Bug SummitBenzinga

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Confined parolee blames Warren SHAR facility for bedbug bite infection WITH VIDEO
Royal Oak Daily Tribune
When he awoke at the Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation — Macomb center on Chicago Road in the morning, Hartley noticed a bite mark on his left thigh and one on his right buttock. A counselor told him to file a report. Bedbugs, which are known to …

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New Vapamore Primo Vapor Steam Cleaner Battles Bed Bugs
Online PR News (press release)
… kill bed bugs right away, they can be more economical than chemical alternatives that take several treatments. “You won't find anything else like the Vapamore Primo on the market today for $299,” says Dunlop. Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, …

As Bedbugs Multiply, New Insurance Plans Crop Up
Los Angeles Times
Bedbugs are crawling the sheets in hotels, apartment buildings and college dormitories in surging numbers, which has spawned a new enterprise for insurance companies. …
More Bedbugs, More Insurance ClaimsThe State Column
Bedbugs Bring New Insurance PlansThirdAge
Bed Bugs Insurance CoverageSolaria Sun
Learnvest Living (blog)
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Why We Still Can't Stop Bed Bugs
Huffington Post
… in the media is talking about bedbugs. Most recently, a study compiled by Terminix, a pest control service company, ranked the top most infested cities in 2011. Among those in the study include: Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia and, …

Erickson: Bed bug fight may be coming to Springfield
Bloomington Pantagraph (blog)
That could allow new mattresses, for example, to be shipped around Illinois in a truck containing old mattresses infested with bed bugs. Colwell said the group has discussed imposing some kind of tax or fee on either mattress sales or mattress …

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Inventor of Bed Bug Encasement Product Files Patent Lawsuit
PR Web (press release)
According to the complaint, in 2005 and 2006, Michael, then an Illinois resident and independent contractor to JAB Distributors, LLC responsible for sales to hotel industry, created a bed bug encasement product to address the growing concern of bed bug …

Protect-A-Bed® Releases iPhone® Bed Bug Plague Game
PR Newswire (press release)
CHICAGO, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Protect-A-Bed® recently released the only guaranteed way to kill virtual bed bugs – a fun, interactive iPhone® game called Bed Bug Plague. Bed Bug Plague is a new addition to Protect-A-Bed's free Bed Bugs 101 …

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Tips to fight bed bugs
ABC7Chicago.com
This year, Chicago ranked fourth in a national survey by Terminix for bed bug infestation. Last year, the city was listed at 5th. The Pest control company based their findings on both call volume of customers complaining of the pests and confirmed …
Summer Bed Bug Alert: How to Protect YourselfForbes (blog)

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For the Love of Running
LaSalle News Tribune
Anywhere from five to 20 people show up for the run, regardless of rain, heat, bugs, floods or snow. Participants can run any distance and at any pace with other runners. But there is a group that is a little more serious. That group covers about 7 …

Protect-A-Bed® Launches Father's Day Contest
PR Newswire (press release)
Designed by Protect-A-Bed to help provide the ultimate protection against stains, bed bugs and allergens, the Bedding Protection Kit is waterproof and provides families with a healthy sleep zone. "Dads do a lot for their families, so we're excited to …

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Guardian Pest Solutions Relaunches Website
PCT Magazine
… the Entomologist” with Dr. Hao Yu, the company's board certified entomologist, as well as access to a client portal. The new website showcases Guardian's Commercial, Industrial and Residential Pest solutions and other “Hot Topics”, such as bed bugs.

Bedbugololy 101: Make It Simple, Keep It Safe!
Online PR News (press release)
“If you use toxic chemicals to remove bed bugs from your home, what removes the toxic chemicals? These chemicals are linked to asthma, allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities.” Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, …

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When Should You Sue a Customer for Defamation?
Reuters
A hotel in Illinois has recently started a lawsuit against a couple who wrote a review on popular travel website TripAdvisor, slamming the hotel for having bedbugs. The hotel, the Carleton, even has proof via an outside pest control company's report …

Brand-New Bed Bug Killing Steam Cleaner Available for Immediate Delivery
Online PR News (press release)
And because steamers kill bed bugs right away, they can be more economical than chemical alternatives that can take numerous treatments. Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com is moving fast to educate consumers and businesses that …

Bed Bug Killing Ladybug Vapor Steam Cleaners Now Come with Free Accessories
Online PR News (press release)
Steam clean mattresses and kill dust mites and bed bugs with the Ladybug Tekno 2350 steam cleaner from 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com. Online PR News – 27-June-2011 –1-800-GO-VAPOR.com today announced that shoppers who order a Ladybug vapor steam cleaner this …

Illinois, One of a Few States with Bedbug Legislation
Environmental Expert (press release)
Woodstock, IL, June 7th, 2011Illinois recently joined several other states in pioneering legislation to combat the spread of bedbugs across their state. Currently in Illinois there is legislation that railcars that will be occupied by the public be …
Illinois, One of a Few States with Bedbug LegislationPRLog.Org (press release)

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From Nuisance to Bottom Line Pest, Bed Bugs No Match for New Products From Aon …
PR Newswire (press release)
CHICAGO, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — According to a survey released earlier this year by the National Pest Management Association, one out of five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has encountered bed bugs at …
Aon partners with firms to cover bedbug infestationsBusiness Insurance

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Choosing a Pest Control Technician Key to Addressing Bed Bug Infestations
PR Newswire (press release)
CHICAGO, June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the summer heat increases bed bug infestations across the country, many people affected have resorted to extreme measures to rid themselves of the pesky pests. From disposing all belongings to dousing an …

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Chemical-Free Ladybug Vapor Steam Cleaners: Taking Aim at Bed Bugs
Online PR News (press release)
And because Ladybug steamers kill bed bugs right away, they can be more economical than chemical alternatives that can take numerous treatments. Located in Lake Forest, Illinois, 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com is moving fast to educate consumers and businesses …

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