Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

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Bed Bugs

General Information

Bed bugs are a concern for many groups of people including homeowners, tenants, students, travelers, landlords, property managers, the lodging industry, public agencies, pest management professionals, and environmental health professionals. There are many aspects to this re-emerging topic and there are many resources available.

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Note: many of the audio/video files, articles, and websites provided on these pages cover multiple topics related to bed bugs and are not duplicated under every appropriate subject heading. Click on the buttons marked Topic Links, Related Topics, Contacts and A-Z Lists in the navigation bar above to further explore this bed bug resource. Be sure to check the Additional Resources section in addition to the individual topic sections.