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Survey of bed bug infestations in homeless shelters in southern France.
Sci Rep
August 2023
Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, SSA, AP-HM, VITROME, 19-21 Boulevard Jean Moulin, 13005, Marseille, France.
Bed bug has become a major public health pest worldwide. Infestation may result in numerous negative health effects. Homeless shelters are one of the most habitats that can be infested with bed bugs, a few studies have focused on bed bug infestations in these settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPerception, attitudes, and knowledge on infestation and management of bed bugs in major cities of Indonesia: A cross-sectional online survey.
PLoS One
July 2023
Centre for Chemical Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the public's knowledge and attitudes toward bed bug infestations in Indonesia, where reports of such issues are rare despite a global resurgence of bed bugs.
- An online survey of 600 respondents reveals that a significant number (60%) have encountered bed bugs, primarily in their homes, but many misidentify them, highlighting a lack of awareness about bed bugs and their health impacts.
- Results indicate that demographics like age, gender, and education level influence perceptions of bed bugs, with over half of respondents unaware of specific treatments, suggesting a need for improved public education and pest management strategies in Indonesia.
Compared to nurses in acute care settings, home care nurses face unique threats to safety, including unsanitary conditions in homes, dangerous pets, firearms in the home, hostile patients or family members, high-crime neighborhoods, and motor vehicle accidents while traveling between patients. The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore specific personal safety and environmental concerns faced by home care nurses. Seventy-five home care and home hospice nurses completed an anonymous Qualtrics survey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBed Bug Infestation: An Updated Review.
Curr Pediatr Rev
July 2024
Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Article Synopsis
- - Bed bug infestations have surged globally, necessitating awareness and proper identification for effective treatment and eradication.
- - Bed bug bites are usually painless, presenting as itchy, red bumps that can appear in clusters or a linear pattern, with specific features suggesting bed bug activity.
- - Treatment is mainly symptomatic, involving antihistamines and topical corticosteroids, alongside integrated pest management strategies that include cleaning, monitoring, and both nonchemical and chemical interventions for eradication.
Prevalence of Cockroaches, Bed Bugs, and House Mice in Low-Income Housing and Evaluation of Baits for Monitoring House Mouse Infestations.
J Med Entomol
May 2022
Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, 96 Lipman Drive, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
Pests are frequently found in homes, especially in apartment buildings in low-income communities. We investigated the prevalence and patterns of pest infestations in low-income communities in four cities (Jersey City, Linden, Paterson, Trenton) in New Jersey, USA. Resident interviews, visual inspections, and the placement of monitors were used to identify pest infestations.
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