The Pest
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| Initial release | USA |
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| Directors | Paul Miller |
| Box office | 3. 506 million USD (USA) |
| Budget | 17 million USD |
| Screenplay | John Leguizamo |
| David Bar Katz | |
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| ID | 1127164 |
About The Pest
Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas (John Leguizamo) is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt. Willing to do anything to raise money and avoid severe injury or death, Vargas agrees to a very unusual job -- he will be transported to a remote island and hunted by Gustav Shank (Jeffrey Jones), a racist German executive. If he can survive a full day and night, Vargas gets $50,000 and will be set free. Is he wily enough to elude Shank? …
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Bedbugs: Luton Council receives 'alarming number' of calls
... : " The Pest control service is currently receiving an alarming number of bedbug jobs on a weekly basis...
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Bedbugs: Luton Council receives 'alarming number' of calls
By Danny FullbrookBBC News, Bedfordshire
A council said it had received an " alarming number" of calls to tackle bedbugs amid fears that outbreaks In Paris could spread to the UK.
Luton Borough Council issued guidance on what people should do to prepare their homes for " treatment"
But it warned there were not " limitless resources" to tackle the issue.
: " The Pest Control service is currently receiving an alarming number of bedbug jobs on a weekly basis. "
Bedbugs have been over the issue in France, with many cases focused on Paris.
In its post, Luton Council issued advice to homeowners wanting a visit from a council Pest Control officer.
It said beds must have been stripped with bedcovers placed into sealed bin liners and ideally stored in a bath, wardrobes, drawers and bookcases should be emptied and contents also placed in sealed bin liners.
All furniture should be pulled away from walls with pictures and posters taken off walls to allow for inspection.
Dee Patel, an entomologist, told that lavender deterred bed bugs.
" Lavender oil masks their scent pattern and they can't cope with it, " He Said .
He also advised washing at high temperatures, vacuuming often and freezing sheets which stops the bugs from breeding.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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