Bugs Properly identifying a bed bug infestation is the key to quick control.
The bed bug has plagued America since its introduction into the New World by colonists. Prior to World War II, bed bugs were fairly common in dwellings with a high occupant turnover and questionable sanitation practices. After the advent of DDT and increased regulation of the used furniture market, the prevalence of bed bugs greatly decreased. However, the methods used to control bed bugs have not changed since the 1960s. The increase in bed bug treatments by pest control companies is evident across the U.S. Kevin Moran, a Residex Corp. technical sales representative based in Norwood, Mass., reports that he has noticed a tenfold increase in bed bug complaint calls in 1999 from 1998.