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Why is it so hard to get rid of bed bugs? - Gale E. Ridge

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Bed bugs have tormented humans for millennia, so detested that their mere mention can make hearts race and arms itch. There are approximately 100 species of bed bugs, but thankfully only three of them feed on humans. So, why are these unwelcome houseguests so difficult to defeat? And is there any way to get rid of them for good? Gale E. Ridge investigates the tremendous staying power of bed bugs.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Gale E. Ridge
Director
Devin Clark
Narrator
Addison Anderson
Composer
Tom Kaericher
Sound Designer
Zoe Sweeting
Storyboard Artist
Devin Clark
Animator
Josh Pilch , Zoe Sweeting
Compositor
Zoe Sweeting
Art Director
Devin Clark
Produced by
Gerta Xhelo, Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Shannon Odell
Script Editor
Max G. Levy

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