Bed bugs can be bothersome and potentially dangerous pests, especially if they infect your toddler's room. Although bed bugs aren't known to transmit dangerous diseases to humans, the pests may cause allergic reactions in some people if the bed bugs bite them. If your toddler scratches their bed bug bites, they may be vulnerable to bacterial infections in the skin. The shed skins and feces of bed bugs may also cause respiratory problems in your child if they inhale them.
A skunk invaded the crawlspace under your home. Unfortunately, your dog was on the receiving end of the spray before you could contact an exterminator. Now your dog smells like skunk and you can't get rid of the odor. Don't panic. Here are two easy ways to clean your dog and get rid of the foul odor. A word of caution: before you start the clean-up process, be sure to put a pair of gloves on.