Bed Bugs in the News

News stories about bed bugs are telling us more and more about the current infestation. In Michigan, a study indicated that bed bugs are responsible for loss of sleep due to fears of the recurrent bugs will bite the sleeper. The fears about bedbugs have become so marked that In one community, a mattress from an infested house was tossed into the dump, and concerned neighbors quickly called the police  to remove it.

In Chicago, a flight was locked down as health officials investigated a woman and a child she was bringing back to America from Uganda who were found to have red marks on their arms. The plane was on the ground for two hours until health officials determined they were bed bug bites.

Additional news reports indicate some bed bugs are becoming immune to chemicals being used to fight the infestation. The little pest breed rapidly, and if you suspect they have found their way into your home you should call an exterminator immediately.