<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nAnd again, NO CORRELATION. We would expect the amount of older homes to be decreasing as we went further down the list. Looks like bed bugs don\u2019t care whether you have a new or older home\u2026<\/span><\/p>\nWe have had several other thoughts as to why bed bugs would be more prominent in one location over another. These theories are not able to be quantified, so we will have to ponder without graphs.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Theory #4: Bulk Trash Pick-Up Regulations\/Trash Picking<\/b><\/h3>\n
Bed bugs often move from one location over another by traveling with pieces of furniture. If picking up furniture off the side of the road, or \u201ctrash picking\u201d, was a habit that one community was more known for over another, that would make a difference in the amount of bed bugs they would have.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Theory #5: Landlord Cleaning Standards<\/b><\/h3>\n
After tenants leave, the unit typically has to be cleaned according to specific city standards and regulations, to prevent things, like bed bugs, from spreading. If a community does not follow these standards or their is a lack of follow-through with landlords and cleaning standards, this would also manifest the spread of bed bugs. Although it may be in one location, people travel to other places and can bring the bed bugs with them.<\/span><\/p>\nAre there any other theories that you have as to why these cities were prone to more bed bugs over another? Share them with us! <\/span><\/p>\nFor now, the lessons to take away from this series of articles\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Anyone can get bed bugs. <\/span><\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t trash pick.<\/span><\/li>\n
- If you are moving into a rental unit, make sure it was cleaned properly beforehand. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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