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Six Shandoka Apartments Treated for Bed Bugs : the Watch

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Town, Shandoka respond to several cases of bed bugs

TELLURIDE Ugh, bed bugs. Because of their particularly creepy appearance, their taste for human blood and the high degree of difficulty in eliminating them, the bed bug is one of the most stigmatized of the creepy-crawlies. And this bugs nasty reputation has not been helping matters much regarding a recently reported infestation at the Shandoka apartment complex, which, according to Town Manager Greg Clifton, has been vastly exaggerated, and blame placed disproportionately on Shandoka management.

Although, according to Shandoka Manager Dave Johnson, only six apartments, out of the total 134 units, have confirmed reports of bed bugs (meaning a live bug was found) since the summer, Clifton believes the reaction of an anonymous source has painted a skewed picture for the residents of the town.

For starters, Clifton said, The recent reporting by one resident that Shandoka apartments have been infested by bed bugs for months is both inaccurate and alarmist.

Clifton furthermore emphasized that the town has been taking appropriate measures to both address the problem and prevent future occurrences. The reality for Shandoka residents is that there have been some isolated occurrences with bed bugs over the past several months, largely attributed to used furniture, he said, and proper measures have been taken to address the problem.

The sky is not falling and panicshould not set the tenor here, Clifton added, explaining that due to a recent reporting, the town is now seen as the culprit, while Shandoka residents are seen simply as victims.

In fact, the situation is complex, and it appears that the town not the culprit in how the bed bugs got into the apartments in the first place, nor how they spread from one apartment to another.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) has long been a pest feeding on blood, causing itchy bites and generally irritating their human hosts. However, unlike most public health pests, bed bugs are not known to transmit or spread disease. Approximately the size of an apple seed, they are known as hitchhikers, spreading by catching rides on furniture or clothing.

It is important to note that bed bugs are imported by the residents in one way or another, Johnson said, continuing, the most obvious being used furniture, which has been the confirmed source in two cases, or clothing or luggage, which they can also hitch a ride on.

Next time you think about snagging a free sofa or mattress on Sweet Deals, either think twice, or inspect it thoroughly.

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Bed Bug Solutions in American Samoa Let’s put the hurt on …

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Bed bugs are small parasitic insects. Their species name is Cimicidae and the most common type of bed bug insect is called Cimex lectularius. This breed of parasite affects us the most because their preferred food supply is human blood.

Bed bugs in themselves aren't specifically harmful to humans, but let's face it, any creature which feeds by breaking the skin of it's victim and sucking it's blood is going to cause health issues. Think mosquito! When a bed bug bites you, it is introducing into your bloodstream any bacteria which happen to be on it's mouth parts. You can certainly expect rashes, itching, and other discomfort.

For most people, the psychological effect of a bed bug infestation is the worst part. If you go outside in the summer time in American Samoa, chances are, you're going to get mosquito bites. But, when you go indoors, by and large, the problem is left outside. Any mosquitoes that follow you inside can be swiftly dealt with. Not so with bed bugs. They live in your house! They thrive where you're most vulnerable - asleep in your bed. If you have, or even suspect, a bed bug infestation, you can expect serious sleep deprivation.

You've probably read that bed bugs are making a come back in American Samoa. Not quite a plague yet, but the nasty little pests are spreading rapidly. There are many factors involved in their resurgence. People move around a lot more. The insecticides that almost wiped out bed bugs (DDT based) are no longer used because of other health risks. We don't hot wash any more - we wash our clothes using cold or warm cycles - which only result in clean bedbugs!

Bed bugs can hitch a ride to your home with almost ridiculous ease. Stay in a hotel, they can get in the folds of your suitcase. Take a flight; they can already be passengers on your seat. Visit someone who already has an infestation, your coat is their taxi.

These are persistent nasty little pests, but they are not "super bugs". A bed bug infestation can be beaten, or prevented if you follow certain precautions. One thing for sure, Exterminators are expensive! We've found some informational products that may help. Let us know. We'd appreciate your feedback, and any tips or suggestions that could help others beat these pests.

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Arizona tenants, landlords dealing with bed bugs

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Bedbugs can infest clothes, linens, toys and furniture. Their bites can cause painful rashes, swelling and itching. When Arizona apartment dwellers find themselves living through an infestation, they can discover they are at the mercy of their landlords.

The pests are a problem at apartments and hotels across the country. Complaints about bedbugs in the Valley litter the Maricopa County Environmental Services website and consumer-protection sites established to warn people about infestations. Tenants often are dismayed to discover that Arizona law holds them responsible to prove the problem isnt their fault.

Renters can face accusations that they brought the bedbugs with them. They also must comply with legally binding rental addendums that require notifying landlords about bedbugs within seven days of moving in to a property. They also are required to give landlords an opportunity to fix the problem.

Those who break leases and move out often forfeit rent payments and have security deposits withheld. Those who stay must turn over the apartments to pest-control specialists and submit to rigorous mediation processes akin to partial quarantines.

Stay or go, many people are forced to abandon furniture, clothes and bedding, costing them thousands of dollars.

The burden of proof is on the tenant. ... It is a problem we have seen. It is a problem we will continue to see, said Stanley Silas, senior staff attorney at Community Legal Services Inc.

The flat, red-brown insects are parasites that feed on blood. They are nocturnal and about the same size as a fly, although they are wingless. They live in small cracks in walls, furniture and mattress seams and are often hard to find. More often, people find traces of the bugs in clumps of feces or bits of shed skin.

Bedbugs are transient; they can move from one location to another on furniture and clothes. Bedbug bites can leave rows of raised lumps, usually on limbs and the face.

Bedbugs cross all social and economic statuses. Bedbugs dont care about your income, Silas said.

Former tenants at two metro Phoenix apartment complexes, the Moorings at Mesa Cove, in Mesa, and Biltmore on the Lake, in Phoenix, say they reported bedbug problems within days of moving in and that apartment managers were initially uncooperative or refused to return deposits after they moved out.

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Arizona tenants, landlords dealing with bed bugs