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According to Pest Control Technology Magazine, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) has designated this week – June 7 through June 13 – as Bed Bug Awareness Week. Bed Bug Awareness Week is designed to educate the public about how to prevent and detect bed bug infestations.
Bed Bug Infestations On the Rise
According to National Pest Management Association (NPMA), there is a widespread increase in the prevalence of bed bug infestations. An industry survey conducted last year, which was released in conjunction with Bed Bug Awareness Week, reported that nearly 100% of pest control professionals in the United States treated bed bug infestations within the last year. The infestations are increasing in the most commonly problematic locations, such as homes, offices, and hotels.