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Report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen

Thu, 19 May 2011 14:22:01 +0100

The BBAC was finally able to present its Bed Bug Report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in Manchester this past Tuesday night. The report covers the history and extent of the problem in Manchester as well as gives recommendations for the management and control of these pests.

The report is attached here.

State Committee Update

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:55:51 +0100

PROGRESS IN STATEWIDE BED BUG FIGHT; REP. PAT LONG WILL CHAIR NEW SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY NEW HAMPSHIRE BED BUG THREAT

Manchester, N.H. – March 14, 2011 – Recognizing that bed bugs pose a significant threat to New Hampshire’s economy and its residents’ quality of life, the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services has created a subcommittee to gather information regarding the extent of bed bug threat in the Granite State.

Rep. Pat Long, D-Manchester, will chair the subcommittee.

“The Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee agrees that bed bugs are a growing problem in New Hampshire and in New England. This public health concern presents a serious challenge for the healthcare, hospitality, tourism, education and housing communities,” Rep. Laurie Harding, D-Lebanon, wrote in a report to the chairman of that House of Representatives committee regarding House Bill 75, which would have established a bed bug study commission.

The subcommittee, which was established in place of a study commission, will hear testimony from the wide array of New Hampshire agencies, industries and other parties affected by bed bugs. The subcommittee will be comprised of both legislators and others dedicated to proactively addressing the international bed bug epidemic here in New Hampshire.

“Bed bugs aren’t just a public health issue, they’re an economic issue,” Rep. Long said, “and the longer we wait to address it, the more expensive of an issue it becomes, for everyone. Homeowners, tenants, landlords, business owners, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, summer camps — no one is immune to the threat posed by bed bugs.”

Rep. Long said that members to bed bug subcommittee will be named by March 24 and will begin hearing bed bug-related testimony from stakeholders shortly thereafter. The subcommittee will report back to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services on a monthly basis and will issue a report of bed bug education and prevention recommendations this summer.

Travelers Bed Bug Survey from the Union Leader

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:52:58 +0100

Check out this bed bug survey focused on travelers concerns about bed bugs. Please click here.

Homeless Shelter Hit Hard by Bed Bugs

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:04:38 +0100

Read this article about a homeless shelter in Pennsylvania... click here.

Traveler's Guide!

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:20:09 +0100

This is perfect for your wallet, just print, cut, and fold!

Click here.

"Tales From the Bug Apple"

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:18:05 +0100

Read this article from a British writer living in New York City. No one should have to live like this... in constant threat of invasion..

Page 1; Page 2; Page 3; Page 4

IPM and No Fog Brochure

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:05:33 +0100

The National Center for Healthy Housing just released this IPM and No Fog Brochure to aid in the effort to prevent individuals and property owners to STOP using the dangerous foggers. Click Here for the brochure!

Why Bed Bugs Won't Die

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:31:27 +0100

Check out this article about how bed bugs are evolving to withstand pesticides.... click here.

One more story about yesterday...

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:18:48 +0100

Click here.

Testimony from BBAC Members and Others Blocked at Public Hearing

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:33:15 +0100

BBAC members were shocked when their words about bed bugs were silenced yesterday. Here is the news coverage on the story:

Concord Monitor
Nashua Telegraph
NHPR

Hopefully there will be a better outcome at the rescheduled hearing on Tuesday.