Turning up the heat on bed bugs

摘要

Bed bugs have long been a part of our world. One theory is that they emerged in prehistoric times, living in caves with our primitive ancestors, and then followed humans into man-made structures all over the world. In our era, bed bugs became a concern about 10 years ago as tourists staying at East Coast hotels began reporting bites. Because bed bugs are efficient "hitchhikers," these infested travelers inadvertently carried bedbugs to other hotels as well as into their homes. Today, there are reports of bed bugs on the East and West Coasts in America, and they are becoming more prominent in the Midwest.In many situations heat is the best bed bug control option, but these treatments require specialized equipment, and a team of highly trained technicians.