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Bed Bugs: Myths and Realities

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January 18th meeting features New York officials, panel discussions.

PCT Magazine | January 17, 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y. – New York City Council Member Gale A. Brewer is the latest addition to the “Bed Bugs: Myths and Realities” program scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York.

Co-sponsored by the New York Entomological Society, other speakers on the program include Renee Corea, former Director of New York vs. Bed Bugs; David Cain, Managing Director of Bed Bugs Ltd; Yasmine Hecker, CEO of Prep 4 Bed Bugs; Ray Lopez, LSA Family Health Service; and entomologist Louis Sorkin of the New York Entomological Society.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 917/492-3395 or e-mailing programs@mcny.org. The cost is $6 for museum members, $8 for seniors and students; and $12 for non-members. Tickets are available for $6 if you mention Pest Control Technology/PCT Media Group. The Museum of the City of New York is located at 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029, www.mcny.org

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