Bed Bugs

Ohio State University Bed Bug App


You have probably heard the old saying, “Sleep tight…don’t let the bed bugs bite”. Well, unfortunately, bed bugs have made a big resurgence across the United States. Although their name comes from their tendency to live in and around where we sleep and from the fact that they typically feed on us at night, bed bugs can be found throughout dwellings and workplaces. Bed bugs can seem to come from nowhere, but are being seen more and more in homes, apartments, hotels, shelters, dormitories, nursing homes and any other places people gather. They are active travelers, usually being transported in luggage, boxes, clothing and furniture. Anyone who comes into contact with bed bugs can unknowingly carry them into their home or workplace. Infestations are not tied to unsanitary living conditions; even world-class hotels have reported bed bug problems.
Although they are not directly associated with disease transmission, bed bugs can cause a variety of physical and mental health concerns to anyone living with an infestation. Economically, bed bugs can be a challenging and very expensive pest to control. The CDC and the USEPA have even declared that the bed bug is now a “pest of significant public health importance”.

Cuyahoga County Bed Bug Task Force

Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force


Dos and Don’ts for Bed Bugs 

Resources and Documents 

Frequently Asked Questions