Bed Bugs Have Chicago Residents on Edge

The building science experts at EC2 provide inspection services and testing solutions for infested properties across the Midwest.
 
 
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Feb. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- Bed bugs, scientific name Cimex lectularius, are small, flat, parasitic insects that feed solely on the blood of people and animals while they sleep. Bed bugs are reddish-brown in color, wingless, small in size and can live several months without a meal.

Recently, the City of Chicago posted information about bed bugs for the area’s residents.  According to the city website, “The City of Chicago is committed to making sure residents have the best information to protect themselves from bed bugs. Most experts agree that public education and awareness are the best defenses against bed bugs.”

In addition to the city offering facts to residents about these pesky bugs, a local environmental consulting and building sciences firm has also risen to the challenge of providing education on this topic.  EC2, Inc., is a Chicago-based firm that deals with all types of indoor environmental issues, including bed bugs.

“Last year, Illinois joined several other states in pioneering legislation to combat the spread of bedbugs across the state,” reported Ed Chambers, President of EC2.  “Bed bugs infestations can be found across Chicago and the Midwest. Bed bugs have been found in everything from five-star hotels and resorts to nursing homes and apartments.  Their presence is not determined by the cleanliness of the living conditions where they are found.  Advanced DNA testing is now available to scientifically determine if bed bugs are present in a building.”

Bed bugs hide during the day in places such as seams of mattresses, box springs, bed frames, headboards, dresser tables, inside cracks or crevices, behind wallpaper, or any other clutter or objects around a bed. Bed bugs have been known to travel over 100 feet in a night, but tend to live within 8 feet of where people sleep.

EC2 recently sponsored an online educational video about bed bugs.  It can be seen at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAF-bG7xjU8



To learn more about bedbugs, indoor air quality (IAQ) or other environmental testing services, please visit http://www.4ec2inc.com, email info@4ec2inc.com or call (815) 703-9000.

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About EC2, Inc.
EC2 is a leading provider of environmental consulting and inspection services for clients across the United States. Based in the Chicago area, the company provides their services to clients ranging from local companies and institutions to international Fortune 500 corporations.
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