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Bed bugs camping out in Kansas City

Posted at 3:43 PM, Feb 11, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-11 18:23:08-05

Be prepared to be creeped out because bed bugs are on the rise in Kansas City, according to experts with Zip Zap.

"Kansas City is one of the top worst 50 cities for bed bugs," said board certified entomologist Jeffery Preece.

Pest experts will tell you it pays to educate yourself about bed bugs. Below are some things to look out for when it comes to bed bugs.

  • Bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed.
  • Bed bugs are everywhere.
  • The best method to get rid of bed bugs is to heat them.
  • Bed bugs are slow-moving and prefer to stay where people sleep.

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Alyson Bruner can be reached at alyson.bruner@kshb.com.

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