| In the past we would think of bed bugs as a problem | | | | Interestingly enough, rarely are these bugs in the |
| that our grand mothers had, or a problem for poor | | | | clothes that are being worn at the moment. Clothes |
| people living in a bad area. Recently, though, they have | | | | folded in luggage, yes, but not on a person. Why not? |
| become a modern day problem that affects all kinds | | | | Who knows, perhaps the bugs just don't want to be |
| of homes, from the wealthy to the middle class to the | | | | that close to their food all of the time. |
| poor, and from the cities to the suburbs to the country. | | | | Remember, these are parasites that eat blood, they |
| Having bed bugs is a horrifying experience for | | | | do not eat trash. So, the thought that cleanliness repels |
| anybody. Sleeping through the night, only to discover | | | | bed bugs doesn't hold. Its an old wives tale. |
| tiny bites that itch all day long, is uncomfortable and | | | | Now, I'm not knocking being clean, and cleanliness does |
| frustrating. No one wants to go back to sleep the next | | | | help stem bed bugs, as they have fewer safe hiding |
| night, with the knowledge that the diners will be back | | | | places and the eggs are more quickly killed. However, |
| for more, and likely with a few new friends. | | | | cleanliness in itself won't halt an invasion of the blood |
| This is the reason why killing them and making sure | | | | suckers. |
| that they never come back is very important. | | | | Like most parasites, appear to have a fantastic |
| Bed bugs can be found in all parts of the world. No | | | | immune system that quickly adapts to pesticides. This |
| country or climate is immune to their hunger. | | | | means that you need to hire an exterminator as soon |
| Infestations of the pests begin from a variety of | | | | as possible, because otherwise you are just making |
| different sources. A common culprit that begins a | | | | the bugs more resilient and harder to kill. |
| home invasion is furniture that is shared by many | | | | If you are suffering from these pests, I understand |
| different people. Hostel, bed a and breakfasts and | | | | what you are going through. Its a horrible experience. |
| motels are prime spreaders of infection. | | | | Take my advice, the sooner you pull out your secret |
| Modern infestations are actually linked to those that | | | | weapon (your cell phone) and get the pest control van |
| travel frequently. They often get a free ride in luggage, | | | | on its way to your house, the better you'll sleep at |
| packages and even shoes of travelers. | | | | night! |