Bed Bugs Uncovered
Bed Bugs Uncovered
Bed bugs are in all of our major cities, infesting single homes, apartments,
college dormitories, hospitals, and hotels. New York City has some of the most
resilient bed bugs in the world. In fact, they are over 260 times more immune to
deltamethrin, a pyrethroid toxin, than bed bugs which are relatively easy to
destroy in places like Florida.
Infestations are on the rise and scientists believe it is due to bed bugs
developing immunities to various insecticides including pyrethroid toxins. These
toxins which specifically target the nervous system typically would immobilize
and bring these blood sucking vampires to their death. Some researchers believe
bed bugs have the capacity to dissolve the toxins in their bodies. Other hard to
eradicate insects are developing the same kind of immunities as bed bugs. This
is contributing to a bed bug epidemic across the United States.
The city of Chicago admits that they have a bed bug problem and that
infestations are increasing. In 2008, Chicago implemented the same policies as
New York vs. Bed Bugs, a bed bug organization which supports the cause of
educating the public on bed bugs and giving them advice on how to get rid of
them. Other prominent cities like Boston and Cincinnati have bed bug advocacy
groups which share valuable information with their citizens on how they can
defend themselves against bed bugs and how to destroy them.
The city of Chicago believes that Bed bug infestations are similar to viruses,
which spread easily from one person to another. Blame for the spread of these
blood thirsty insects can’t be placed on any one class of people. Chicago is
concerned for it’s citizens and their local economy. Chicago also believes it is
crucial for certain individuals in the city to be trained and armed with bed bug
control techniques. Some of these individuals would include landlords, school
officials, hotel managers, health care professionals, and those who head public
housing.
As stated earlier, one goal of Chicago vs. Bed Bugs is to give people
information and guidance on how to eliminate bed bugs from their homes. One way
is to use products containing diatomaceous earth, referred to as DE. It is an
all natural substance that should be sprinkled along the traffic patterns of bed
bugs in your home. It will essentially cut them up so badly that they will
dehydrate and die. A great thing about this substance is how safe it is to use
in your home, even among small children and animals.
Bed bugs are everywhere, but it is good to know that there are groups out there
committed to educating the public on how to rid their homes or businesses of bed
bugs.
By: Bradley Skierkowski