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Environmental Health

Bed Bugs

Environmental Health

Sarasota EH Office

DOHSarasotaEH@FLHealth.gov
(941)861-6133
Fax
(941)526-1535
Sarasota Office Location
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34240
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Venice EH Office

(941)861-3310
Fax
(941)526-1536
Venice Office Location
4000 Tamiami Trail S.
Room 121
Venice, FL 34293
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Bed bugs have become a problem nationwide. Since Sarasota County is a travel destination, we are concerned about this issue. Those who are traveling to the area or returning from other communities are encouraged to follow the guidelines in the factsheets provided below.

Although bed bugs and their bites are a nuisance, they are not known to spread disease.

Bed bug information:

Bed Bugs - Frequently Asked Questions (CDC)
Basic information on bed bugs and how to eliminate them
Recognizing Bed Bugs
With helpful illustrations for recognizing bed bugs and their bites, plus where to look for infestations in your home
Detailed Bed Bug Information
[Links to Environmental Protection Agency]
Bed bug biology, prevention, identification, treatment, and common myths