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Preventing Bed Bug Infestations: Essential Tips For College Students
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In this back-to-campus edition of Bug Busters Pest Pulse, host Court Parker tackles a silent, stress-inducing threat that’s been plaguing college dorms, off-campus housing, and student apartments: bed bugs. As students prepare to move into shared spaces filled with secondhand furniture and high foot traffic, the risk of infestation skyrockets — and most don’t even know they’re at risk until it’s too late.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
Spot the early signs of bed bug infestations in dorms and apartments
Inspect secondhand furniture before bringing it indoors
Identify bite patterns and physical symptoms associated with bed bug exposure
Conduct a move-in day room sweep (mattress seams, baseboards, crevices, etc.)
Use heat, laundry cycles, and mattress encasements for effective prevention
Stay vigilant throughout the semester and stop infestations before they spread
We’ll also explore:
Why bed bugs thrive in college settings (communal spaces, turnover, travel)
How to manage the mental toll of infestations, from anxiety to social stigma
What colleges should be doing to prevent dorm-wide outbreaks
When to escalate to professional pest control and what that process looks like
Whether you're a student, parent, or housing professional, this episode will arm you with smart, actionable strategies to protect personal belongings, living spaces, and peace of mind.
➔ Tune in now to stay bed bug–free this semester — because a pest-free college experience starts with education and prevention.
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