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Bed bugs are peculiar. It’s not surprising these creepy creatures sparked panic among their human hosts, who found themselves fed upon in the dark of the night while seemingly safe in their beds. For a time, people felt like they could escape the pests by the light of day. That’s until bed bugs started showing up in offices. And in retail centers. And theaters. And libraries.
It sounds like a Hitchcock horror movie, but it’s just a typical day’s work for The Orkin Man®. We were early observers of the reemergence of bed bugs, and we’ve been on the frontlines of the battle against them ever since.
Here are 5 things you probably didn’t know about bed bugs:
If you’re thirsty for more bed bug knowledge, look no further.
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