Portland residents should be happy our local government is taking proactive steps to slow the spread of bed bugs locally. Bed bugs are the topic no one wants to talk about, or admit to, but will grow and spread without education, media coverage and prompt treatment. Bed bugs affect people economically, emotionally, physically (insomnia, stress) and socially. To learn more go to bedbugsnorthwest.com. Learn how to identify bed bugs so if you do find them in your home you can react quickly by seeking prompt treatment.

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