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BELTSVILLE, MD, 6/28/2011 - Infestations of bed bugs are on the rise across the USA, hitching rides on the back of growing global travelers across borders and from cities to less populated areas. The issue has become serious, according to May Berenbaum, head of the entomology department at the University of Illinois, who says bedbugs have been found in all 50 states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico and American Samoa (1).
Bed bug related calls to pest control operators are escalating at a fantastic rate, and their inconspicuousness and ability to survive have allowed them to infiltrate anywhere from bedrooms to movie theatres to buses. Infestations occur regardless of economic status, they not only attack the poor but are common among the middle class and wealthy.
While the problem continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly difficult to effectively deal with bed bug infestations. Since these critters have been around for so long, many have evolved a resistance to most pesticides. In addition, there are only a few viable chemical alternatives available, says Michael F. Potter, professor of entomology at the University of Kentucky, and these must be used with caution to avoid problems such as those associated with DDT (2).
Since its so difficult to combat these bugs, experts recommend taking precautions to avoid being invaded by them in the first place. Joe Graedon, a pharmacologist, and Teresa Graedon, an expert in medical anthropology and nutrition, provide some tips to help protect yourself from having unwanted roommates:
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