Posts Tagged 'bedbug'

California Bedbug Case Leads to Big Verdict, Permanent Scars

California bedbug case leads to million dollar verdictTwo years after moving into their Inglewood, California apartment, the Martinez family awoke one morning to the horrific sight of their then three-year-old son covered from head to toe in red spots. After a trip to the hospital, the diagnosis was in: the spots were bug bites. The question was what kind of bugs.

After a thorough search of their home, the family isolated the issue. Like so many ...

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Bedbug Infestations – and Associated Lawsuits – On the Rise

bedbug lawsuits on the rise“Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite!”

What was once just a singsong way of wishing someone a pleasant night’s sleep – albeit a bit creepy – is now once again an actual warning as bedbugs have made a comeback in a very big way. Most of the resurgence of this pest is thanks to just one fact: the bugs have simply adapted to the ways we try to kill ...

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Single Bedbug Shuts Down Philadelphia Call Center

philly311 call center shut down by bedbugPhilly311 is a customer service center that responds to city resident and visitor issues of a non-emergency nature. It occupies an office in City Hall and can be reached via phone, email, mobile applications, and a multitude of social media accounts. Residents and visitors can contact the service about everything from business licenses to recycling programs – agents are standing by to help find the answers.

So long ...

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