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An elderly Oklahoma City woman received a new bed after the bed bugs in her apartment were exterminated for free.

Last year, Nancy Nussle's apartment complex sprayed her apartment for bed bugs for free. She says that problem caused her to get rid of all of her furniture except for a modest cot she's been sleeping on.

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Recently, the bed bugs returned, and Nussle was heartbroken because she says her landlord wanted her to pay the $400 it would cost to spray for bed bugs the second time. Nussle lives on social security, and said there was no way she could pay it.

On June 6, the spraying was done free of charge, and Nussle received some monetary support, as well as a new couch from strangers.

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The Heartland Sleep Center also donated a new mattress set, bed frame, bed bug mattress protector, sheets and pillow to Nussle.

"You keep thinking you can't get any lower, and then something great happens," said Nussle. "I'm looking forward to life now."

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Bed bugs have traditionally been most prevalent in developing countries and in areas characterized with unsanitary conditions. However, during the past few years bed bug infestations have become a much more widespread problem. Bed bugs are now showing up in the classiest 5 star hotels and other resort areas and not determined by the cleanliness of living conditions.

There are many options for getting rid of bed bugs. Some can be very expensive such as professional exterminating companies. While their methods can be very effective, they can also prove to be very costly. There are other less expensive methods that involve toxic type pesticides that often can create other health conditions when used. Bed bug infestations can be prevented with some simple steps.

1. If you buy second hand furniture educate yourself on the signs of bed bud infestation and inspect the furniture very closely before bringing it home.

2. Use some protective covers for mattresses and box springs that will encase any infestation.

3. Bed bugs love clutter so try to keep clutter under control, as it creates a lot of hiding places for bed bugs.

4. Vacuum frequently.

5. If you live in a multiple dwelling or a place with shared laundry facilities, be sure to carefully inspect the premises and take precautions when using shared facilities specifically using plastic bags to transport your clothes.

Since the advent of the quick spread of bed bug infestations across the United States and Canada other more natural solutions have been developed to eradicate bed bugs. Once you have found a safe alternative to the more toxic pesticides it is a good idea to treat all living areas with it, including furniture, bedding, and other hard to get to crevices and difficult areas to reach. One such product available that is safe to use and is very effective is GW Bed Bugs Pest Control Spray. It's an all natural alternative to toxic chemical products. GW Spray kills and repels other problem insects and bugs other than bed bugs including: ants, fleas, spiders, and roaches. Another great feature of GW Spray is that it comes in a compact spray bottle that is perfect for traveling and treating hotels and other places you may stay or visit while traveling. GW Bed Bugs Pest Control Spray can be found on Amazon.com

Another option for getting rid of bed bugs is the use of portable steam cleaning systems and devices. These units are ideal cleaner for Bed Bug Treatment of clothing, fabric, garments, and high usage areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, showers, closets, patios garages and even your car.

To conclude, it's always best to take precautions against bed bug infestations prior to them occurring in order to prevent the need for expensive exterminator alternatives. It's also a great idea to invest in portable options and other mobile solutions to ensure bed bugs don't find their way into your home or living area. Get educated about bed bugs and take the necessary steps to stop them before they become a problem in your home.

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Sonji Brantley said she is fuming over a fume problem. "I just feel like this was unfair. We should have been put at the top of the list for emergency. We should not have had to go through this," said Brantley. She said she inhaled toxic chemicals inside her apartment.

"They came in to spray for bed bugs, to exterminate for bed bugs, and this was almost going on two weeks, and the fumes from the machine got all over the apartment," said Brantley.

She said maintenance at Fox Den Apartment off Wrightsboro Road used a chemical that smells like kerosene to treat her carpet for the pests. We arrived to find a pile of carpet sitting outside.

"If you smell it, you can smell the chemicals in it," said Brantley. Workers were inside putting down new carpet. James Bass said he shares the apartment too.

"The fumes were (strong) where you can't hardly breathe. Either you're going sleep with the windows open, or the fan on to try and keep the smell down," said Bass. Minutes after 12 On Your Side showed up, we were ordered to leave the property. Bo Thomas is with Advanced Services pest control, and said treating bed bugs can be difficult.

"Bed bugs are really tough. They are hard to find. They get in really small places," said Thomas. He said there are lots of industry standard chemicals that are made specifically to kill bed bugs, but kerosene is not one of them.

"I would not recommend anybody to use kerosene for any kind of insect control. I would be real careful with anything that's flammable," said Thomas.

As for Brantley and Bass, they said it should not have taken so long to fix the toxic problem. They finally getting to it. I guess because somebody from your office called them, "said Bass.

To clarify. Advanced Services has nothing to do with this problem. We spoke with them because they are experts in knowing what chemicals to use, or not use to get rid of pests.

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