Ohio folks know that summer brings the bugs, but you may not have considered the threat of a more persistent (and very gross) infestation: bed bugs.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies bed bugs similarly to head lice. Their bites can cause itching, sleep disruption, allergic reactions and significant stress, and are a common culprit in publicly shared spaces like hotels and public transportation.
A science-backed study conducted by Raid and the SC Johnson Center for Insect Science and Family Health warns, “Bed bugs tend to be more active in the summer months due to warmer temperatures and increased human travel,” and can hitchhike on various items like luggage, furniture or bedding. They can even travel between attached living spaces through cracks, electrical wiring and plumbing…