Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

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You may have heard the old saying "sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." Unfortunately there is reality in the phrase. Bedbugs (or bed bugs) have become a national problem. They are showing up in hotels, apartments, dormitories and even mansions. Feeding on warm blooded hosts, they seek blood every 5-10 days. It can take several visits from the exterminator to eradicate the problem.

Top Resources on Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

USA Today: 'Don't Let The Bedbugs Bite' is Advice Tough to Follow
Dateline NBC: Bed Bugs Bite Back (March. 20, 2006)
NBC News Channel (via WCBD-TV 2): Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite! (April 18, 2008)
WebMD: Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite Slide Show
North Dakota State University: Bed Bugs

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Contributor: Tara
Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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