Monkeypox Scare is an Important Bed Bug Reminder for Travelers

Monkeypox Scare is an Important Bed Bug Reminder for Travelers
A Delta Airlines Flight  landed in Chicago Illinois Recently;  Passangers were concerned about a Particular Passenger's Skin and  obvious Skin Irritations. Perhaps a Conversation of Suspect Concern, was Mentioned about Some red Bumps and Pustules , a Trip to Africa.  Suspicions of Monkey Pox a  Disease of Severe Human Concern was Suspected.
Fortunately; Red Bumps were Identified by  Affected Passenger as Only Bed Bug Bites, Only Bed Bug Bites.
Passenger May have Transported Bed Bugs On Plane  or Transported Bed Bugs in Luggage.

Beware Of Bed Bugs. Learn Bed Bug Id. Today. Be Cautious and Practice Safe Travel .

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where do Bed Bugs Hide

THE BED BUG EVOLUTION: FROM CAVES TO COUCHES
The history of the bedbug offers clues to why bed bug bite people, but don’t typically cause us severe health problems.
Bedbugs are thought to have evolved from insects that dwelled in caves, feeding on bats and swallows. When humans in certain parts of the world, especially in colder climates, moved off of the plains and into the same caves, bed bugs seemed to change preferred hosts and began feeding on humans as well. Early cave drawings seem to illustrate man’s interaction with the nocturnal pest, depicting people being awoken by tiny, crawling creatures.
Humans are nearly ideal prey for bed bugs. We have less hair than other mammals, which bed bugs prefer. Direct access to skin makes their feeding much easier. Based on historical research, scientists believe the parasite thrives at a temperature between 60 and 70 degrees, so rather than reside on its host, it feeds and returns to the cool, dark hiding places that it favors. More recent research at Virginia Tech indicates that consistently cooler temperatures may expand the lifespan of bed bugs. Human dwellings give bed bugs a perfect combination of a reliable food source and convenient, nearby harborage in cooler spots in mattresses, box springs, behind wooden headboards, in couch cushions and other furniture. Though not rapid breeders compared to many other pests, a bed bug population left untreated can become a critical problem in a matter of months.
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Today, beg bugs are one of the few parasites that feed almost exclusively on human blood. This exclusive relationship may be one reason they don’t seem to cause disease in human hosts. They may bite the hand that feeds them, but they seem to do so without jeopardizing their food source.Bed Bugs invade Tampa, St.petersburg and Clearwater. Spring Break introduces more Bed Bugs to Residents of Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough County residents. FAmily Relatives and Out of Town Visitors Bring bed Bugs Home . http://www.mcdonaldpestcontrol.com

The Bed Bug are Coming

http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-bed-bugs-coming-to-sacramento-20120426,0,4658928.story The Bed Bugs are Coming. Are you Ready are you Prepared? have done your Homework? 
"In the 1920’s 30’s even 40’s we had cultural practices that we did to kind of take care of the problem,” explaines Kimsey, “If you look at all the old black and white movies where there’s a housewife who’s hanging laundry; that didn’t have anything to do with necessarily washing it that had to do with bed bugs.”

While they’re called “bed bugs” the blood suckers don’t limit themselves to just mattresses; it’s any upholstered furniture like couches. One way to keep the critters out of your home is to not buy upholstered furniture second hand.
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Whats Worse Monkey Pox, Chicken Pox, Mosquito Bites or Bed Bugs

Monkey Pox , Chicken Pox? Mosquito Pox, Bed Bugs?   Okay ?
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Diseases of Ticks and Fleas

Diseases of Fleas and Ticks

1. Parasitic Dermatitis

Parasitic dermatitis is an allergic reaction that is caused by a pet's hypersensitivity to substances in flea saliva. Itchy, inflamed skin and papules will appear on the skin where fleas are concentrated. Eventually the irritation may cause hair loss and infection. These symptoms can exist long after flea infestation has been eliminated and may require treatments of antihistamines and antibiotics. Parasitic dermatitis is usually caused by flea bites but can sometimes be triggered by tick bites.

2. Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted by the bite of a tick. Lyme disease is considered the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. Symptoms include a sudden onset of lameness that is occasionally accompanied by fever, anorexia and lethargy. Lyme vaccinations in conjunction with flea and tick preventatives are recommended for all dogs, specifically those in endemic areas or those that are often outdoors.

3. Bartonella

Bartonella strains are bacterial parasites that are transmitted through flea or tick bites. Bartonella can infect humans, dogs, cats and rodents. Bartonella invades red blood cells and uses the cell's membrane as protection while multiplying. Bartonella can cause multiple ailments depending upon the strain existent in the host. It is responsible for Cat-scratch disease in humans. Bartonella can be diagnosed with laboratory blood work and most strains can be effectively treated with antibiotics.

4. Erlichiosis

Erlichiosis is a bacterial infection transmitted through tick bites. Erlichiae infect and destroy the white blood cells in the body of the host. Infection results in lethargy, weight loss, anemia and enlarged lymph nodes and spleen. Erlichiosis can be diagnosed by laboratory blood work and is usually responsive to aggressive treatment with the antibiotic doxycycline.

5. Rickettsiae

Rickettsiae are bacteria that can be transmitted by flea or tick bites. Multiple strains of rickettsia exist that can cause different ailments. Rickettsiae ailments include typhus, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, flea-borne spotted fever and tick bite fever. Diagnosis and treatment are dependant upon the strain of rickettsia and the associated illness.

6. Meningoencephalitis

Meningoencephalitis is an inflammatory disease that can be caused by numerous tick-borne viruses. Meningoencephalitis infects the brain and spinal cord, and their surrounding membranes. The result of infection is a loss of nervous system function. Fever, pain, convulsions and paralysis are symptoms of infection. Meningoencephalitis has a rapid onset and can be fatal. Diagnosis can be made by cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Treatment with antibiotics and anticonvulsants can be effective providing that the meningoencephalitis is the result of a tick-borne virus.

7. Tapeworms

Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that can be transmitted by fleas that are ingested during grooming. Tapeworms exist in the digestive tract and shed reproductive segments of their body called proglottids. The proglottids are passed in the feces of the host and are visible to the naked eye. Proglottids are often the only noticeable indication of a tapeworm infestation.
Vaccines exist for few of these illnesses. The recommended preventative for all flea and tick associated illnesses is the prevention of the parasites themselves.


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Read more: 7 Diseases Spread by Fleas and Ticks - VetInfo
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Forward Looking InfraRed Bed Bugs

Imagine an Infared Red Bed Bug;
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Bed Bug Infested

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Bed Bugs Have Infested The Tampa bay area. BedBugs are now in Homes , Condos, Apartments and Dorms in Clearwater a to St. Pete Beach. No One is Immune to A  Bed Bug Invasion, A Visitor to your Home could leave bed bugs on the Couch, Used Furniture or Bed Frames can Infest your Life with the Nuisance pest that has been the scourge of Man Kind since the Caves.
Property Managers, Land Lords and Home owners From Largo to Tarpon Springs BeCarful, Practice Good Hygiene; Clean up your Homes,Eliminate Clutter and Reduce Bed Bug Harborage.

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Control of Garden Slugs

Garden Slugs are Formidable Foe in the Garden. Able to Re-Grow thier Head, They are Hermaphroditic and Nocturnal, Munching on Seedlings,Young Plants and FlowersWhile you sleep. Slug Eggs can Lay Dormant in the Moist Soil For Years and Adults can Follow SLime Trails to the Same feeding grounds Night after Night. So, Control of SLUGS isan On-Going BATTLE in the Garden, But one that is Winnable with less toxic methods,

Bed Bugs and Scabies top 50 Cities in America

BED BUGS are not a Vector of any Known Human Diseases

The number of bed bug infestations has skyrocketed in recent years. Scientists speculate that the discontinuation of harmful pesticides, such as DDT, has allowed the pests to thrive and that increased world travel has spread them.

“To determine the presence of bed bugs, EMSL Analytical conducts DNA testing, which gives the most accurate and inexpensive results,” states Charles Li, Ph.D., Director of PCR and DNA Analysis at EMSL. “Furthermore, we can analyze the samples and deliver the results within the same day, so people can begin fighting them as soon as possible.”

Cities with the Highest Number of Requested Bed Bug Treatments

1.Cincinnati
2. Chicago
3. Detroit (+1)
4. Denver (+2)
5. Los Angeles (+20)
6. Columbus, Ohio (-3)
7. Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas (+43)
8. Washington, D.C. (-3)
9. New York (-2)
10. Richmond/Petersburg, Va. (+6)
11. Houston (-1)
12. San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Calif. (+35)
13. Cleveland/Akron/Canton, Ohio (+1)
14. Boston (+4)
15. Dayton, Ohio (-7)
16. Las Vegas (-1)
17. Honolulu (+55)
18. Baltimore (-6)
19. Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville, N.C. (+9)
20. Philadelphia (-9)
21. Atlanta (+24)
22. Lexington, Ky. (-13)
23. Syracuse, N.Y. (+25)
24. Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (+27)
25. Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colo. (+19)
26. San Diego (+13)
27. Seattle/Tacoma, Wash. (-3)
28. Omaha, Neb. (-11)
29. Buffalo, N.Y. (-16)
30. Pittsburgh (-3)
31. Indianapolis (-12)
32. Milwaukee (+6)
33. Charlotte, N.C. (+13)
34. Phoenix (+19)
35. Louisville, Ky. (-3)
36. Hartford/New Haven, Conn. (-16)
37. Grand Junction/Montrose, Colo. (+30)
38. Knoxville, Tenn. (+4)
39. Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, Mich. (-17)
40. Nashville, Tenn. (+15)
41. Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto, Calif. (+24)
42. Des Moines/Ames, Iowa (-13)
43. Salisbury, Md. (+46)
44. Albany/Schenectady/Troy, N.Y. (-23)
45. Cedar Rapids/Waterloo, Iowa (-22)
46. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (-20)
47. Lincoln/Hastings/Kearney, Neb. (-17)
48. Salt Lake City (-8)
49. Charleston/Huntington, W.Va. (-13)
50. West Palm Beach/Ft. Pierce, Fla. (+6)

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