Bed bugs are flat, rust-coloured parasites which release an odour warning of their presence in your home. Smelling an odour similar to a particular fruit could mean youre in danger of an infestation.Many people have described the smell of a bed bug infestation as something similar to spoiled raspberries.Others have described a more coriander odour.Arrow Extermination added: You will sometimes hear a person describe the bed beg smell as something similar to the smell of almonds or a somewhat acidic marzipan odour.However, not everyone describes

HOUSEHOLD pests are running riot during the pandemic with giant rats invading homes after the coronavirus crisis forced cafs to close across Britain.When the country plunged into lockdown in March, drying up food waste in cities, pest experts believe more rodents strayed into suburban houses on the hunt for grub.1212Over half of all UK rat catchers have reported a surge in bookings to remove rodents during lockdown, according to the British Pest Control Association.And Brits spending more time cooking and gardening at home have helped create a

A WANTED killer is fighting extradition to his native Romania because he claims its prisons are infested with bedbugs.Vasilica-Viorel Baciu, 35, was freed on licence after killing athletics champ Stefan Pavel in 2013.2But Baciu broke his curfew terms by coming to Britain.Baciu appeared on a list of 'most wanted' criminals in Romania.The wanted killer was arrested after posting a picture on Facebook showing him smiling in a London park.Baciu's lawyer told Westminster magistrates: 'There is mould, infestation and bedbugs in the prison."A person s

MondayI manage a team working to support the councils most vulnerable and often isolated tenants. One of my team has been sent pictures of self-harm from a tenant who lives with multiple mental health issues. As a child they suffered neglect and abuse, being fostered multiple times before leaving the care system and having no professional support for years of their adult life.Its difficult for staff to have these images sent to them while theyre at home. Its also frustrating listening to desperate calls for help when all they can offer is telep

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MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) Lieutenant Steven McMahan confirmed to News 4 Wednesday that there is a bed bug issue within the McClain County detention center.We have bed bugs, McMahan said.The pest problem has plagued the detention center for quite some time. McMahan said he has worked there for one year and said its been an on-and-off thing for that entire time. McMahan adds that they spent between $5,000 and $6,000 one year ago to fix the issue. Recently, he said they spent $12,000.Including a shower system and a disinfectant system machine

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Erin Blakemore, The Washington PostScientists have long suspected that poorer neighborhoods are disproportionately afflicted by bed bugs. But since most bedbug data is self-reported, they couldn't be sure.So they turned to third-party numbers instead - and found associations between social inequality and bed bug infestations.In a new study published in People and Nature, researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found a higher prevalence of bed bug infestations in neighborhood

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FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As many Americans prepare to hit the road for their summer vacations over the next few months, experts at the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are reminding travelers to stay alert for hitchhiking pests during Bed Bug Awareness Week, this June 7-13. This annual observance, recognized by Chases Calendar of Events, serves as a reminder to those traveling that one tiny pest could mean one giant problem if not detected early.Bed bugs can be found virtually anywhere, and while many Americans are excited to r

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LOGO: PPMA/NPMAIts time for pest management professionals (PMPs) to participate in Bed Bug Awareness Week, taking place this year June 7-13. The annual education campaign is promoted by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of theNational Pest Management Association (NPMA).Bed Bug Awareness Week is recognized by Chases Calendar of Events and is celebrated throughout the pest management industry. Through various media relations and social media strategies, PPMA will work to educate the public o

The dramatic resurgence of bedbugs has not plagued Americans equally, according to a new, creepy-crawly study from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.Researchers tracked inspection reports of 21,340 Chicago buildings from 2006 through 2018 and found that bedbugs thrive in poorer neighborhoods. The strongest predictor of infestation was low household income, along with, to a lesser extent, high eviction rates and crowding. The researchers were quite surprised at the high correlations.The neighborhoods suffering high rates of bedbugs also

Its not just the other 9 million people you share the city with.London homes are filled with various creepy crawlies that make our most nightmarish neighbours look perfectly respectable.Central heating and packed cupboards to make our homes perfect habitats for rats, mice and even cockroaches.The worst sort of unwanted guests, like fleas and bed bugs, use us as a food source.And theres nothing more annoying than having your favourite jumper eaten by moths.For the latest news and features on London straight to your inbox sign up for our newslett