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Old December 20th 12, 04:07 PM posted to rec.collecting.books
Willow Arune[_3_]
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There have been growing number of reports of bedbug infestations in library books. Well, I don't think some used book stores or thrifts are in any better position...
What steps have you taken to avoid the problem of bringing home bedbugs with your used book purchases. i suppose the same question arises with any book purchased over the Internet - form ABEbooks or the like.
Is there any step one can take? i thought - given the temp outside is now -15 or so, that leaving any new acquisitions outside for several days might be an answer. Wrap them in a garbage bag and set them out in the cold. Would that work? I suppose in summer the freezer could do that job. Would freezing affect the binding?
Any answers?

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Old December 21st 12, 12:51 AM posted to rec.collecting.books
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There have been growing number of reports of bedbug infestations
in library books.


What kind of library book has blood circulating through the flesh
of its pages?


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Old December 21st 12, 04:18 AM posted to rec.collecting.books
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Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton libraries all report infestations in books. Also on the couches and chairs, of course, but in the books as well.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/bedb...-library-books
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Old December 21st 12, 04:20 AM posted to rec.collecting.books
Willow Arune[_3_]
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Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton libraries all report infestations in books. Also on the couches and chairs, of course, but in the books as well.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/bedb...-library-books
Willow
 




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