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Vikane Fumigation Successful in New Jersey »

Hopelessnomo was kind enough to pass along this article from Pest Control Technology online, which highlights the successful fumigation of a “highly infested” apartment building in Northern New Jersey. The article gives some insight into Vikane fumigation procedures:
The team of professional technicians spent approximately 12 hours sealing the building. Then the area was […]

Gianaris’ Bedbug Legislation Passes »

Great news, folks. I just received a press release from Assemblyman Gianaris’ office- thanks Maggie!- announcing the passage in the Assembly of the crucial and groundbreaking legislation that will require NYC schools to notify parents of bedbug infestations. The bill was introduced by Gianaris after the Department of Education’s Office of School Health […]

Some people share vacation photos… »

Not people at bedbugger. These are photos of bloodstains on white sheets, courtesy of bedbugs. You know those rust-colored stains you’re supposed to look for in your bed? Here they are. These pictures were taken by a trustworthy bedbugger who wishes to remain anonymous. They depict the evidence you might […]

“Disproportionate Horror”: Vancouver Hoteliers Get Schooled »

An article in the Vancouver Sun today gives hope for a committed response from the hotel industry, but, in what’s becoming the grand tradition of bedbug journalism, minimizes the effects of bed bug attacks on innocent travellers.
What’s good about the article? Well, it documents a concerted effort on the part of Vancouver hotels and […]

Thanks to our Editor »

Hey Nobugs!  I think a thank you is long past due.  So…
Thanks for creating this blog.  Thanks for maintaining it.  Thanks for being a moderator and a purveyor of wisdom.  Thanks for scanning your alerts every day and for writing clear, intelligent and funny commentaries on the news items from across the country.  Thanks for […]

Gianaris- a champion for change »

Well, New Yorkers, here’s a champion for your cause. In an article posted on The Queens Gazette, lawmaker Michael Gianaris speaks out for mandatory notice of bedbug cases to all parents at affected schools. He asks the director of the Office of School Health at the city Department of Education, “to consider these recommendations before […]

For friends and family of bedbuggers »

by Jessinchicago
I was doing some bed bug musing on the train on my way home from work tonight, and it occured to me that it might be good if we had some information and advice for people in our lives who care about us and want to help. I thought back to the early […]

A Few Comments About Peterborough »

As I read through the Peterborough story, I found my concern for the general public begin to mount. There is a definite sense of urgency in the words of Mr. Barford, the Pest Control Operator interviewed in the article, unlike anything I’ve seen in the news before. I’m grateful for his honesty, but I am […]