Thursday, February 23, 2012
Bedbugs are becoming a growing issue in the United States, and they are affecting many colleges and universities across the country.
Several schools have reported some level of infestation. Penn State is taking a proactive approach to prevent bedbugs from showing up in residence halls. Students need to be on the lookout for signs of the undercover critters in their rooms, and help campus sleep tight every night. (more)
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Penn State has developed a protocol to very carefully monitor and address any potential presence of bed bugs on its campuses. Last year bed bugs turned up about a dozen times at the University, primarily in student housing; all were eradicated. In the rare case where bed bugs are inadvertently taken to the office or other work area, their detection will require the awareness and assistance of all employees. Someone who suspects bed bugs may be in their work area should contact the Work Reception Center at 814-865-4731 at University Park, or the campus business office at all Commonwealth Campuses. (more)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
From the headlines, you might think America was under attack by an army of millimeter-sized parasites. Media reports have bed bug "epidemics" plaguing cities from New York City to Bloomington, Ind., to Los Angeles. Similar upticks in bed bug populations have been reported in recent years, an apparent resurgence after almost 50 years of relative quiet. So what's causing these infestations? And can they really be called "epidemics"? Increased urbanization, the affordability of air travel, and the reduced use of pesticides are contributing factors, says doctoral candidate Alexis Barbarin. (more)
