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2. Permethrin - Wikipedia

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   Permethrin is a medication and an insecticide. [6] [7] As a medication, it is used to treat scabies and lice. [8] It is applied to the skin as a cream or lotion. [6] As an insecticide, it can be sprayed onto outer clothing or mosquito nets to kill the insects that touch them. [7] [9] Side effects include rash and irritation where it is applied. [8]

3. Bed bug control techniques - Wikipedia

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   Though commonly used, the pesticide approach often requires multiple visits and may not always be effective due to pesticide resistance and dispersal of the bed bugs. . According to a 2005 survey, only 6.1% of companies claim to be able to eliminate bed bugs in a single visit, while 62.6% claim to be able to control a problem in 2–3 vi

4. 8 Tips For Getting Rid Of Boxelder Bugs To Keep Them From ...

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   Native to the U.S., boxelder bugs sometimes become a nuisance for homeowners in the fall. “They are relatives of stink bugs ,” says Matt Bertone, PhD, director of the Plant and Disease Insect ...

5. Bed bugs on vacay? Here’s how to keep them from hitching a ...

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   According to PestWorld.org: 97% of pest professionals have treated bed bugs in the past year and a majority of them (69%) say that bed bug problems are rising. So, how can you prevent them from ...

6. Home healthcare for elderly sees largest price increase ever

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   Story at a glance Costs for home healthcare for the elderly and bed-ridden have gone up by 14.2 percent over the past year, according to new Consumer Price Index data released Wednesday. That ...

7. Bed bug - Wikipedia

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   Bed bugs spend much of their time in dark, hidden locations like mattress seams, or cracks in a wall. [2] Treatment is directed towards the symptoms. [2] Eliminating bed bugs from the home is often difficult, partly because bed bugs can survive up to approximately 300 days without feeding. [6] [8] Repeated treatments of a home may be required. [2]

8. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

9. Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Other Extended Care Costs ...

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   The lowest costs for home care were in Shreveport, Louisiana at $13 per hour for both home health aides and homemaker/companions. ... 66% of nursing home residents were women, and only 16% of all ...