A Louisiana couple is suing Disney, claiming they took home some unwanted souvenirs bedbugs that infested their home and traumatized their autistic son during their stay at the All-Star Movies Resort last year.Ashley and Robert LaCombe filed the lawsuit that was transferred into Orlando federal court this week. The suit seeks more than $75,000 in damages.A Disney spokeswoman did not comment specifically on the allegations other than the company would respond appropriately in court.Ashley LaCombe, a commercial Realtor, and her husband, who run

The June bug flaunts a gaudy wing, the fire bug flies for fame; the bedbug has no wings at all, but he gets there all the same. Unnamed American poet, circa 1890In an Industrial Avenue strip mall, a working beagle named Stella vigorously noses into baseboards, bookcases, table legs and chairs.Beagles are bred to track rabbits; Stella has learned to hunt bedbugs.Flat, oval-shaped, rust brown and vampirish, bedbugs have skittered into the public spotlight following their discovery in nine federal government office buildings in the National Capita

Dr. Austin Frishmans first job in the industry was as a service technician for Clover Exterminators. Here he displays his work shirt from those early days.Mark Goodman, regional operations manager, Plunketts Pest Control, shared a number of interesting case histories in a session titled, Troubleshooting Tricky Pest Problems.Educational sessions were packed throughout the three-day event.Educational sessions were packed throughout the three-day event.A PMP signs a card congratulating Dr. Michael Potter on his retirement from the University of Ke

OTTAWA Hundreds of government workers have been forced to work from home after bed bugs were discovered on all the floors in their building. The employees work for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on the Quebec side. Almost the entire building has been shut down, all except several employees working on the sixth floor. Theyre working with sensitive information and say they cant take their work home with them. But theyre certainly worried now about taking bed bugs home with them. While the rest of the building remains virtual

The leaders of today seem to be in a trance of leadership, forgetting that there are certain people called the youth who are supposed to be the leaders of tomorrow. Well, tomorrow is yet to come since leadership in this part of the world is a recycling of past leaders, old and overwhelmed. Sadly, the fortunes of the nations education sector continue to dwindle amid sexual harassment, poor academic infrastructure and unhealthy learning environment, among others.If insecurity continues to affect the land, then our chances to quality education is

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A full-blown bed bug infestation can develop anywhere if allowed to go unchecked; however, in a hospital or surgery center environment, due to frequent bedding changes, fewer places to hide and regular attention from staff, an advanced bed bug infestation is a low risk in most facilities. However, a hospital or surgery centers risk of bed bug introduction is relatively high. The more patients, guests and employees a facility has, the higher the risk of introduction. Therefore, PMPs treating these facilities should know the areas at highest risk

Dave Duncan from Dave Duncan Pest Control was studying bed bugs even before they came to Mansfield. With a passion for Entomology, the study of bugs, Duncan and his team are equipped to handle even the most overwhelming infestations in the state. Whether you think you may have bed bugs, know a friend with bed bugs, want to avoid bed bugs, or are just plain curious, here are ten myths about these hitchhiking pests. They may be closer and harder to get rid of than you think!Myth 1: The effective chemicals used to kill bed bugs are outlawedAccordi

MARION, IL Marion Unit 2 School District in southern Illinois has again alerted parents about a bed bug sighting at Marion High School.On Tuesday, Marion Unit 2 School District said bed bugs were found in two classrooms, and that a few students had them as well. The school was closed Wednesday to be inspected and treated for the bugs. Thursday, students returned to school after the district said no bed bugs were found in the inspection.Friday afternoon, the school district announced that "a single bed bug was spotted" in the high school late Fr

Postmedia File PhotoThe North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is purchasing more than 3,030 bed bug detection kits for $51,000 to distribute to all social housing units.The kits and bait refills will be distributed to all tenants of Nipissing District Housing Corporation and District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) properties.According to DNSSAB, the bed bug kits cost $48,659, plus $2,341 for educational materials.These kits will help to address reported bed bug issues for residents living in Nipissing District H

CASE 10 At 18, Q is juggling more than most adults could handle. The high school senior lives with his aunt, who has stage 4 colon cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. With medical bills piling up, Q took a job working 12-hour shifts three nights a week. Even with those responsibilities, he has managed to maintain his grades and keep his spot on his schools football and basketball teams. Both Q and his aunt could use clothing and household items. Assistance with rent and car repairs would take some of the weight off Qs shoulders.CASE 11 Ms.

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Valerie DittrichA row of desks on the 10th floor of the Ryerson University Library has been blocked off after a report of a possible bed bug sighting.The desks were cordoned off as a member of the community alerted the facilities team to a possible bed bug sighting on one of the desks on the 10th floor of the library late Friday, Ryersons facilities and management department (FMD) said in an email to The Eyeopener.The university takes reports of potential bed bug sightings very seriouslybed bugs are a common and frust

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When White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney appeared on Fox News and said that, at the end of the day, President Donald Trump still considers himself to be in the hospitality business, he was defending Trumps decision to hold the Group of Seven summit at his own Florida resort. But he wasnt just lending ammunition to Democrats accusing him of illegally profiting from his office. Mulvaney unwittingly alluded to a point of pride that is also a vulnerable spot: Trump is indeed still a hotelier, and bookings at his branded properties dipped as he