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Everyone knows youre not supposed to let the bed bugs bite, but new research offers a great reason why.

According to a new study published inThe American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, bed bugs could be able to transmit Chagas disease, a terrifying infection that kills about 50,000 people a year and was previously thought to be exclusively carried by the kissing bug. At first, there are few outward signs of infection, but then about 20 years later, some 20% of the afflicted will develop serious problems, including an arrhythmia or even sudden death from cardiac arrest.

There are a lot of people with Chagas disease, and a lot of bed bugs. They are in our houses, in our beds and in high numbers, said Michael Levy, the new papers senior author and an assistant professor at University of Pennsylvanias Perelman School of Medicine. Weve shown that the bed bug can acquire and transmit the parasite. Our next step is to determine whether they are, or will become, an important player in the epidemiology of Chagas disease.

On the one hand, this is to say the least concerning. Chagas disease is serious and can, in fact, lead to cardiac or intestinal complications. Though its commonly found in places like South America, Central America, and even Mexico, its being diagnosed more and more in the United States.

On the other hand, you can find more than 45 different potential human disease agents in the average bed bug, including Hepatitis B, worms, and other bacteria and viruses. However, none of them have been proven to be transmitted to humans via bed bugs. Not even Chagas disease.

So why then are so many people getting concerned?

Over the past few years, bed bugs have been making quite the comeback. According to a press release from pest control service Orkin, increases in bed bug populations have been evidenced by the more than 20% increase in Rollins, Orkins parent company, bed bug business compared to 2012.

We have been told that Bed Bugs do not spread disease with the bite, but this report tells us that may not be the case. Fortunately Chagas Disease is not all that common in the US but the CDC states, In the United States, Chagas disease is considered one of the neglected parasitic infections (NPI), a group of five parasitic diseases that have been targeted by CDC for public health action. Prompt treatment of bed bug infestations remains the best way to control their spread, and heat treatment the most effective method, explains Richard Halback of Thermination Technology.

Higher populations of bed bugs that could potentially carry Chagas disease means the U.S. could be facing an increased threat of the infection. Though its certainly cause to be concerned, its far from a legitimate reason to panic.

Bed bugs do not cause Chagas disease, they can only carry it, said Levy. If you have bed bugs in your house you are not at risk of infection unless the disease is already present There is much we dont know about the behavior and ecology of both the Chagas parasite and bed bugsperhaps there is some detail about the two that we are yet to uncover that will prove them incompatible, and that the threat is empty.

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FARMINGTON Bed bugs dont discriminate.

They are a true hitchhiker, said Bruce Carter, owner of Carter Services Inc., a local pest control company.

The pests dont care about age, race or political affiliation.

Occupants of People Assisting the Homeless, a Farmington homeless shelter, say bed bugs have been biting them at night. But Executive Director Jonna Sharpe said the pests were eradicated by a pest control business.

Carter said his technicians often respond to two or three bed bugs calls a week in Farmington. The pests often infest apartment complexes, motels, and hotels, but Carters technicians have fumigated cars, as well, he said.

The pests dont transmit disease and arent a public health risk, New Mexico Department of Health Spokesman Kenny Vigil said.

Many local agencies institute policies to discourage bed bugs. Several years ago, when the pests were closing hotels down across the country, Family Crisis Center Executive Director Opal Cole created a policy for her shelter.

Her staff look for bite marks on clients or dark lines of the bugs on walls, among other common signs, she said. If they find any signs, they quarantine the space and strip down the room. What can be washed is cleansed in hot water and what cant be, such as shoes or bags, is sprayed, she said.

It can get expensive, she said, adding that her shelter doesnt have bed bugs.

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In this March 30, 2011, file photo, a bedbug is displayed at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History in Washington. (The Associated Press Carolyn Kaster)

Bedbugs are seen in a container from the lab at the National Pest Management Association during the National Bed Bug Summit in Washington on Feb. 1, 2011. (The Associated Press Alex Brandon)

FARMINGTON Bed bugs don't discriminate.

"They are a true hitchhiker," said Bruce Carter, owner of Carter Services Inc., a local pest control company.

The pests don't care about age, race or political affiliation.

Occupants of People Assisting the Homeless, a Farmington homeless shelter, say bed bugs have been biting them at night. But Executive Director Jonna Sharpe said the pests were eradicated by a pest control business.

Carter said his technicians often respond to two or three bed bugs calls a week in Farmington. The pests often infest apartment complexes, motels, and hotels, but Carter's technicians have fumigated cars, as well, he said.

In a Feb. 1, 2011, file photo, bedbugs are seen next to the tip of a finger in a container from the lab at the National Pest Management Association during the National Bed Bug Summit in Washington. (The Associated Press Alex Brandon)

The pests don't transmit disease and aren't a public health risk, New Mexico Department of Health Spokesman Kenny Vigil said.

Many local agencies institute policies to discourage bed bugs. Several years ago, when the pests were closing hotels down across the country, Family Crisis Center Executive Director Opal Cole created a policy for her shelter.

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Bed bugs are a common pest: Local agencies say they have procedures to deal with the insects

In the 1970s and 80s bed bugs were pretty scarce because of pesticides and other older chemistry that was used to get rid of ants and cockroaches as well. The pesticides pretty much eliminated bed bugs all together, however they were still seen once in a great while. Today things are changing. Bed bugs are becoming more and more of a problem. We are constantly seeing it on the news all around the world, why is this?

In places like Mexico (a real hot bed for bed bugs!) and South America bed bugs have always been rampant. In fact theyve probably developed a resistance to some of the compounds that we use today. So the little hitchhiker bugs come home with travelers thus spreading more and more.

John Bordsen (MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS) wrote a very interesting article for the Detroit Free Press. In his article he highlights where bed bugs first came from, something Ive been interested in but havent been able to find a lot of information on. According to Bordsen human beg bugs or Cimex lectularius first became a problem when humans lived in caves, they are actually associated with bats (they both drink blood). According to research bed bugs came to America from Europe at the same time as the first settlers did.

Heres some more shocking news: research says that you really cant detect bed bugs until their population is around 200! In our FAQ we discuss the reproductive habits of a bed bug. In a room that is around 70 degrees and there are 40 bugs give it six months and there would be 5,905 bugs! So imagine not knowing until you have 200 bed bugs.

When it comes down to it the main cause of bed bugs is travel. Therefore no motel or hotel is worse than another, it all depends on if someone has been there who has bed bugs. This also means bed bugs can be found in homes, apartments, schools and businesses. So what can you do? First and foremost be cautious! Taking the time to look for bed bugs when you are on vacation or traveling can save you time, stress and money in the long run. When I say money I mean thousands of dollars! Thats how much people are spending these days to get rid of bed bugs and sometimes that doesnt even work!

For more information on bed bugs check out our FAQ section and Checklist, both found at the top of the page. This will help ensure that you will stay bed bug free!

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We recently returned from the Royal Decameron in Panama, we were there March 17th to the 24th. We encountered bed bugs in our room, one incident only, on March 21st. When I awoke on the 21st, I had one stuck to my torso, with a few bites around the area, obviously he already had breakfast, lunch and was on dinner. I found it on my backside while showering, and if you think the shower water knocks it off, you are wrong. I had to pry it off of me, and after several attempts, it finally let go, and I threw it down the drain.

We went to front desk and had our room fumigated...now we are concerned that we may have brought them home with us in our luggage, after reading other people's posts.

Here's my question - has anyone ever experienced bed bugs on their vacation and NOT brought them home? We have been checking diligently, vacuumed our bedding, put the luggage in the garage, sealed in a bag, and I washed all of our laundry in hot water.

It does not appear that my husband was bitten at all on the trip, just me. And we were never bitten again.

I would like to hear from other people who have had this experience and what happened after they arrived home.

Also, if you did bring them home, how soon after you were home did you notice them?

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