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DENVER, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bed Bugs, although not a new problem or concern, have become a widespread public health issue prompting organizations like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take action with an online Bed Bug Information Clearinghouse.

Hotels, health centers, housing authorities, schools, shelters, residential consumers, are all effected by this growing infestation. With a loud public outcry for help, recent scientific studies demonstrate traditional pesticides are proving less and less effective. Safe and natural solutions are not only helping control the problem, but are preferred among a growing number of consumers opting for products that won't harm their families, children, and pets.

"Why use products that are not only proving to be ineffective, but are potentially hazardous to your health?" asks Mark Streisfeld, creator of the all natural Bed Bug killer spray, Bed Bug Rid and other all natural pest deterrent products (PestRidProducts.com). "Universities such as N.C. State and University of Kentucky are currently researching ways to kill bed bugs, and some studies suggest up to 90% of bed bugs are resistant to products using chemicals called pyrethrins."

New federal labels will restrict how you apply chemical pesticides. EPA mandated changes will contain mandatory and advisory language in two areas; environmental hazard statements and directions for use. This should sound similar to laws banning DDT half a century ago. In fact, Bed Bugs developed a resistance to pyrethrins as a result of a genetic mutation caused by DDT.

"I wanted to create something effective for killing bed bugs, but it had to be a product I know will be safe to use in my home and around my family."

Streisfeld's product has been tested for efficacy in independent laboratory testing. It was well received during its QVC debut.

Media Contact: Mark Streisfeld PestRidProducts.com, 954-427-2427, bedbugrid@talklaunch.net

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All Natural Bed Bug Solution Driven by Consumer Demand and Science

Bed bugs usually burrow and live near the edges and corners of mattresses. (Courtesy of University of Kentucky)

Dick Uliano, wtop.com

WASHINGTON - There's good news and bad news about bed bugs in the District.

First, the good news.

It was recently reported that bed bugs were found at a D.C. Department of Health office on North Capitol Street. However, Gerard Brown, program manager for Vector and Rodent Control for the Department, says, "It was not an infestation, it was one bed bug."

The Department of Health's Vital Records Division gets many visitors seeking birth certificates and death records and Brown says the bug was found in a public waiting area, likely carried in on a visitor's clothing.

"An office building is not an ideal place for bed bugs," he says.

Bed bugs are mostly nocturnal and they prefer quiet, undisturbed areas.

And now the bad news.

"It's not getting any better," says Brown.

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Bed bugs a problem in homes, not city offices