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bedbug

[bed-buhg] / ˈbɛdˌbʌg /




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That means that many bedbug encounters go unreported to a government agency, he suggested.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2024

A bedbug-sniffing dog deployed by the Encore found a live bedbug on Dec. 5 after a guest complained, according to the news station.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2024

The bedbug break-out during Paris fashion week this fall was obviously horrifying, but the bad news doesn’t stop there.

From Slate Nov. 19, 2023

In Hong Kong, recent reports of a bedbug sighting on an airport train led to several days of feverish news coverage.

From New York Times Nov. 18, 2023

"Can't stand around chitchatting about a murder that never happened. Sam Westing was a madman. Insane. Crazy as a bedbug."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

He often gets bitten by bedbugs and walks with a cane, making climbing up and down from his bed difficult.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

At night, bedbugs nibbled at the 312 people laying like sardines on the floor of Namazi’s section of Ward 4.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

According to the NHS, steps to get rid of bedbugs include:

From BBC Sep. 26, 2024

As a bonus, it also works against bedbugs, which are also evolving pesticide resistance.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2024

"They were supposed to disinfect in here weeks ago. Don't worry. The bedbugs are itchy, but you get used to it."

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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