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In the tough battle of man versus bed bug, mattresses are tossed, drywall is ripped open, and closets of clothes are whisked to the dry cleaner. It's a bit less frustrating to get rid of virtual bed bugs, as a new iPhone app from Protect-A-Bed shows. "We thought it would be fun to include a place where people can easily get rid of bed bugs, said CEO James Bell. "This is the only place where you have 100 percent assurance that bed bugs are gone."
In the game Bed Bug Plague a rush of bed bugs tries to infest a mattress. The player's goal is to build towers in their path that can crush the little pests. The game levels progress from bedroom, dorm room, rental property, to hotel. The app also includes information on how to recognize bed bugs and the symptoms they cause. Squeamishness aside, it sounds like good, clean fun.
But back to reality. Preventing bed bugs from entering your home is crucial. Before bringing secondhand furniture into your house, especially couches and beds, check for infestations. The Federal Trade Commission also suggests:
—Kimberly Janeway
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