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Bed bugs are a common nuisance that can turn any

This winter season as the weather starts to get colder,

We’ve talked before about avoiding bedbugs, but what do you do when you already have them? It may seem a little silly, but the first step is admitting you have a problem. Despite their prevalence in Ohio and elsewhere, the fact is, it’s a little embarrassing admitting you have bed bugs

There’s no good reason for this, of course. Getting bed bugs has nothing to do with your house being dirty or personal cleanliness. Bed bugs are simply a scourge—hitchhiking into your home from luggage you’ve brought back from a hotel, the backpack your child carries to school, or even clothes you’ve worn in a taxicab.

in bed bug prevention prevent bed bugs Tips for Bed Bug Prevention A Mosquito Bite or A Bed Bug Bite bed bugs bed bugs and mites Bedbugs made news a few years ago after infesting hotel rooms in tourist-heavy locales such as Chicago and New York. But bedbugs can hitch a ride almost anywhere, on almost anything—and have become a scourge to residents in a number of U.S. cities, including Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland.

You may know that kids can bring bed bugs home from school or a friend's house—but did you know you or your partner could pick up bed bugs at work?

Bed bugs are light-to-reddish brown, oval-shaped, about the size of an apple seed, and don't have wings. They mainly feed on human blood but will also feed on other animals such as dogs or cats. While bed bugs aren't known to transmit diseases, their bites can cause significant discomfort.

When you’re asleep, it’s very easy for bedbugs to feed on you. Their bites would most likely leave you with rashes in the morning. But most importantly, you would feel uncomfortable in your own home, knowing that a particular area is infested while you’re having a good night’s rest.