Pest control companies are doing a booming business treating hospitals, nursing homes and even ambulances for bedbug (cimex lectularius) infestations.
Yuk! Photo courtesy of Orkin Pest Control
A recent story by Marketwatch.com reveals the dilemma facing care facilities and how difficult it is to prevent infestations.
Supposedly, bedbugs do not spread disease, but there are new questions, particularly in high vector environments like nursing facilities.
While new solutions are in development budget cuts and social dynamics make this a long term problem.
Got an itch? Could it be....?
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