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A month or so ago on GreenLandlady.com we wrote a long piece on bedbugs with pictures for the "Ewwwwww" factor. However, now that I have had time to contemplate why this crazy infestation is spreading across the country, I realize the big issue is 'shame'. People feel so disgusted that they are embarrassed to get them eradicated before they are embedded in furniture, crevices behind light plates, etc.

Just like previous generations had to deal with these critters, human lice and human fleas (yes!), we need to accept they have become part of life for those who interact with society on any level. Obviously the DDT solution used in the past did not eradicate them, but only made them stronger.

Bed bugs are like little hitchhikers. They can be found in public bathrooms, on buses, in offices, gyms, campground cabins and expensive hotel rooms. We are their host and the adults can live for up to a year without food. The only way to combat this is for people to immediately notify their property manager when they discover the problem! Managers also need to react in a positive way - thank the resident for bringing this to your attention and get on it post haste - so that word gets around that you are not interested in blaming anyone, just getting rid of the creatures.

It may also be comforting to note for managers and residents that bed bugs are not like roaches that appear/are attracted because of housekeeping issues. You can be immaculate and still bring one pregnant female home, and that's enough. Clutter and messiness, however, do make it easier for them to find hiding places during the day. If you're interested, you can see pictures of all stages of the bed bug read our article at: http://greenlandlady.com/site/business/bed-bugs-101/

I talk big, of course, but I'm scratching right along with you.:)

EEWWW!!!

You HAVE caught my attention - Vicky's OMG.

There are no good bedbug stories, just horrifying ones.

I love your comment about them being "equal opportunity offenders." - SOOO true. I heard of bedbugs at a luxury senior site. The senior had bad eye site and reduced feeling in his/her body, so did not notice anything odd. Annual unit inspections to change out the air conditioners and check smoke detectors uncovered the little blood suckers. :-(