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They are described as volumes of rare Fit 4 Colorado classic literature. The books are not the property of the Denver Public Library. They're part of Fire Bans May Be With Us For Aw hile Fuel Up To Play 60 the inter­library loan system. Those books have been fumigated and the library quarantined. Surgical Technician Fired, Claims Retaliation SODsational Alleged Head Of Prostitution Ring Avoids Jail Time Sod/Grass Tips Make Your Home Look Like A Million Bucks Dumb Friends The library said the customer was aware of the problem. League Ow ner Wants Answ ers After Dog Gets Electrocuted "We said, sir we think you may have a problem and we're trying to keep this from becoming COMING UP … something that really is throughout the library system," Jackson said. TV Schedule CBS4 Events Jackson said after the man was informed he returned more books with bedbugs. Broncos Calendar Next Oprah Live Stream Center Robert Hancock, a Metro State Associate Professor of Biology studies begbugs and even keeps some in his office that feed off of his arm. ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment New s "Bedbugs are very difficult to kill because they live in cracks and crevices," Hancock said. King Tut Moody's Picks To help deal with the problem, Envirotech Pest Solutions offered its services. Contests ONLY ON CBS4 "I called to see if they were aware that there were ways to kill the bedbugs through freezing, CBS4 Investigates through heat treatments, through isolating them for a couple years in an encasement," said Reality Check Debra Kay of Envirotech. Pay It 4w ard Good Question Even with Envirotech's help it was too late. The bug's droppings stained the book pages Where In Colorado black. The library destroyed 31 books worth an estimated value of $12,000. SEEN ON CBS4 The library believes it has taken care of the bedbug problem and that it is safe to borrow Interactive Help Center books, but they said if you think you have a problem with bed bugs in your library books Gloria Neal's Blog you're asked to contact them. They also ask that customers not return books through the Wednesday's Child book drop if they think they have a bedbug problem. Project Green The library customer responsible for the bedbugs has been fined the $12,000 that it will MONEY & CONSUMER cost to replace the destroyed books. Business (© MMX CBS Television Stations, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be Consumer published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.) Beating The Recession CBS Moneyw atch Curious & Controversial News ABOUT CBS4 Pizza Man Robbed Twice By Same Suspect Station Info Station Info Lady Gaga To Launch Signature Scent CBS4 Bios High Fructose Corn Syrup No Longer? 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