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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Press-Dispatch Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite!
ated with people and homes. Elderly people often remember bed bugs from their youth and can recount the frustra- tions of trying to control them. Recent- ly, bed bugs have made a comeback throughout the United States and are now fairly commonly found in homes, hotels, hospitals and residences. Even though they are not brand new pests, most people have not had a lot of expe- rience with them. Extension educators should know what they look like and how to answer the two most common- ly asked questions; (1) will they hurt me? and (2) how do I control them? Adult bed bugs are about 1/4 inch
Insect Diagnostician Department of Entomology, Purdue University Bed bugs have long been associ-
By Tim Gibbs
long, oval, reddish-brown, and wingless. Their body is very flat, and they pos-
sess long, slender legs and antennae. Bed bugs require blood in order
to complete their life cycle and re- produce. They normally live in or near beds or furniture where they can come out at night and bite people. There is no evidence that bed bugs are involved in the transmission of any dis- ease agent, thus are a much less seri- ous pest than are mosquitoes. The effect of bed bug bites varies
from person to person, but they nor- mally only produce small red welts that may itch for a short time. The bites themselves are not painful and often are not noticed, especially dur- ing the night-time. However, high pop- ulations of bugs can disrupt people's sleep and the itching can make them irritable. Just knowing that biting bugs are in one's bed also may cause emotional distress in some people.
ing established is the best protection. Acquiring used beds or furniture is especially risky. Thoroughly search for bed bugs or signs of infestation in any bedding, upholstered furni- ture, or packing materials that might be introduced into a home or apart- ment. Look for feces, eggs, and shed skins, as well as for active bed bugs. Infested materials should be discard- ed or thoroughly treated before being brought into the home. Bed bug control is dependent upon
Preventing bed bugs from becom-
had an incident of bed bugs recently. "It was isolated in one
Pike County Schools
School Corporation encounters bed bugs
Pike County
a series of management techniques. Frequent inspections, attention to fur- niture and materials coming into the residence, steam treatments, prop- er selection and placement of pesti- cides and mattress encasements are all part of an effective bedbug man- agement program.
REAL ESTATE HARRIS
9207 S State Road 61, Oakland City A charming 3 or 4 bedroom brick walk-out with
a wraparound porch, two car attached garage, a huge 48' x 40' pole barn, along with a separate 24' x 11' one car garage all nestled on six acres between Coe and Spurgeon. The house has been tastefully remodeled with just the right accents.
MLS#188366 $229,900
5730 N State Road 57, Petersburg Almost 2,300 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2
3247 E SR 364, Winslow
baths plus a two car attached garage and a breezway to a two car detached garage. 1 1/2 acres just north of Petersburg contiguous to the Lake Minnis subdivi- sion. The tri-level home has a large living room a big kitchen, dining room, small salon, and laundry
on the main level. MLS#189978 $144,900
Immaculate house and five acres on State Forest Road. Three bedrooms, walk in closets, two baths, dining room, family room with fireplace, eat in kitchen and 2 car garage, 2005 manufactured home with a lot of space inside and out. A great home in a great
setting. MLS#185431 $134,900 1005 E Porter St., Winslow 9230 E Oak St, Velpen
Private three bedroom, two bath home which sits high on a hill with a lovely view. Has nice Oak Cabinets in the kitchen and a large shop next to the house. Approximately 1.5 acres m/l to be extracted from total acreage.
MLS#189471 $84,900 new LiSting!
Very nice, well kept home with basement two car detached garage, and a second storage garage. Lots of room for a two bedroom house. Large rooms and a lot of space. A beautiful second lot is attached
with the house. $79,900
room. We got the source. A teacher was very per- ceptive and noticed them. We took mea- sures to deal with it and we have moved on," said Interim Superintendent Joan Kelly. She said one of the
steps they took was to put out a notice to par- ents. We believe in let-
mation from the Indi- ana State Department of Health: Most people ex- perience itching, pain and or swelling of the skin where a bed bug bite oc- curs within one day of a bite. Although the bites can cause considerable discomfort and loss of sleep, bed bugs do not transmit disease after feeding on multiple hosts.
ting parents know," said Kelly. According to infor-
PETERSBURG 354-2006
711 E MAIN,
Randy Harris 380-1065
Clean, cute, well built ranch, three bedroom, one and one half bath on 4.5 acres in the country. Many updates, open concept.
2796 E State Road 64, Winslow MLS# 182461 $119,900
Well built three bedroom brick ranch with at- tached garage just south of the SR 57 & SR 64 junction sitting on just over a half acre. Full basement, front porch, deck with hot tub, replace- ment windows, newer roof and a nice outbuild- ing for storage and shop. Appliances included.
2547 S SR 57, Oakland City MLS#188855 $94,000
436 E 1st St., Lynnville
Easy to care for, neat, well kept, smaller home, two bedroom, one bath, plus office/ den/workout room, open kitchen and good size living room. Located on a nice quiet street in Lynnville. MLS#186663
$79,900
Very nice 3 bedroom home with many up- dates. Two car garage and fenced in yard!
404 SW 2nd St, Washington
MLS# 184918
$74,900
204 N Woodford St, Winslow Refurbished and remodeled! Three bedroom, two
bath manufactured home with an extra lot in a nice neighborhood at Winslow. New flooring and new appliances and lots of space. Very nice home priced well under assessment. Home sits on 3/4 of an acre.
MLS#189752 $63,900
Very nice three bedroom, two bath, well kept older manufactured home. Has garage, spare building, two utility sheds on a very nice, secluded 1 plus acre lot on the edge of town. Brand new metal roof, new flooring, recently remodeled and with many updates.
214 S Lakeview Dr, Petersburg MLS#189367 $62,900
508 S 10th Street, Petersburg Remodeled home with many new features: self
contained heating and air unit, cabinets, bath- room, flooring, plumbing, electrical, windows and more! Nice smaller home with little maintenance. One large bedroom down stairs and a bedroom
upstairs. MLS# 186074 $62,900
Well built 2 bedroom Roman brick house with hardwood floors, nice landscaping in convenient location. Detached garage and carport. Includes water softener, gas forced air, new water heater, refrigerator, oven/ range, stainless range hood, and ceiling
502 E McCoy St, Petersburg fans. MLS#188764 If your home meets one of these descriptions, call Randy at 380-1065 houSeS wanted
$200,000 to $250,000 We have a client needing a 3 or more bedroom house with 2 or more baths, open floor plan with basement, ready to move-in on 1 acre or more in Peters- burg or Jefferson Twp., in Pike County School District with area for pole barn. CLIENT #4, #5, #7, #9
$180,000 to $200,000 We have a client looking for a 3 bed- room, 2 bath home, between 1,800 and 2,000 sq ft, with a basement and at least an acre with pole barn or suitable to build one. In the Petersburg area. CLIENT #10
$150,000 to $200,000 We have a client needing a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with basement and at- tached garage. 1,500 to 1,800 sq ft, 2 acres, in the country but not too far from town. Suitable for chickens & rabbits. 2 acres plus pole barn. CLIENT #1, #8
$130,000 to $150,000 We have a client needing a house with 4 or more bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,000 sq. ft., with basements. Preferred loca- tion between Winslow and Bowman. Client #12
$120,000 to $150,000 We have a client needing a 3 bed- room, 2 bath home with basement and attached garage. 1,500 to 1,800 sq ft, 2 acres, in the country but not too far from town. Suitable for chick- ens & rabbits. 2 acres plus pole barn. CLIENT #6
$100,000 to $125,000 We have a client needing a house with 3 or more bedrooms, 2 or more baths, few steps, 1,500 to 2,500 sq. ft. on one acre. Preferably in Jefferson Township or near Petersburg. CLIENT #14
$70,000 to $90,000 We have a client looking for a 3 bed- room, 2 bath, brick house around 1,500 sq ft on one or more acre with a 2 car garage and a privacy fence. Pre- ferred area is just south of Petersburg. CLIENT #17
UNDER $60,000 We have a client needing a 2 bedroom smaller house from 1,000 to 1,200 sq. ft. with garage/pole building, base- ments, small yard, south of Petersburg. CLIENT #15
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9025 E CR 700 S, Velpen $149,900
LIST PRICE
MLS# 188246
SaLe pending!
12250 N US Hwy. 231, Odon $6,000
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MLS# 189459
SaLe pending!
615 S. 9th St, Petersburg $37,900
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MLS# 185883
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SucceSS StorieS SaLe pending!
964 E. S.R. 356, Petersburg $84,900
MLS# 185373
SaLe pending!
507 S. Lakeview, Petersburg $34,900
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N Walters Lane, Otwell $23,900
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989 S CR 650 E., Winslow $229,900
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3723 W River Road, Petersburg $59,900
LIST PRICE
MLS# 186608
SaLe pending!
412 N 12th St, Petersburg $4,000
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MLS# 175378
MLS# 188144
$62,900
Two bedroom home in a convenient location next to the new library, close to Petersburg Elementary. Updated with contemporary earth tones, newer flooring, windows and cabinets mixed with the character of old woodwork and a cozy fireplace. Includes a
1011 E Locust St, Petersburg basement. MLS# 188623 $59,900
SaLe pending!
413 N Mulberry St, Petersburg $79,900
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MLS# 188219
SaLe pending!
207 N 12th Street, Petersburg $118,000
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MLS# 186969
SaLe pending!
228 E Harvest Ln, Petersburg $119,900
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MLS# 188493
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729 W CR 150 N, Petersburg $65,000
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MLS# 182094
SaLe pending!
1346 W CR 125 S, Petersburg $108,900
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MLS# 187266
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