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How to Apply Cimexa - Practical Guide

28 June 2025 by Admin

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Is CimeXa Safe? Understanding the Health Risks of This Popular...

8 June 2025 by Admin

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What NOT to Do When You Find Bed Bugs

So you’ve found bed bugs. First of all: deep breath. It’s gross, yes. It’s stressful, definitely. But you’re not the first person to deal with this, and you won’t be the last. Bed bugs can be beaten, if you avoid some of the common mistakes that make things worse. Here’s what not to do. 1. Don’t Panic and Start Throwing...

Mating and Starvation: How They Influence Female Bed Bug Behavior

Recent research has revealed fascinating insights into how mating and starvation influence the behaviors of female bed bugs (Cimex lectularius), affecting their feeding patterns and host-seeking habits. Understanding these behaviors can help us tackle bed bug infestations more effectively. How Mating Changes Feeding Behavior The study found that mated female bed bugs are significantly more likely to feed than unmated...

Why Reporting Bed Bugs Matters

Why Reporting Bed Bugs Matters Bed bugs aren’t just a personal problem — they’re a community health issue. When infestations go unreported, they spread. Fast. While cities and landlords often downplay the scope of the issue, people living through it know better. But without widespread, updated, and accessible data, it’s easy for the problem to stay hidden. This site exists...

Nebraska Lawmakers Force Omaha Housing Authority to Act on Bed Bugs

After years of resident complaints and a class action lawsuit, the Nebraska Legislature has advanced a bill that directly targets the Omaha Housing Authority’s handling of bed bug infestations in public housing. LB287, introduced by the Urban Affairs Committee and championed by Sen. Terrell McKinney, would require Omaha’s housing agency to inspect, disclose, and remediate bed bug infestations — and...

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