‘…the summer of bed bugs’
A bug scientist affiliated with a credible NJ pest management company created quite a stir just a few days ago. At his turn at the mike, he made his predictions about the Summer of 2011 at a seminar.
And the story took off. This NBC piece includes year over year numbers but can’t help itself in aiming at people’s fears. ‘Brace yourself for the summer of bed bugs.’
It is true that reported cases at NYC schools were up by a factor of 10. And like with lice it’s good to check often. But the baby bed bug is small enough where 3 or 4 can sit on the head of a pin and they’re transparent. While detection and monitoring is an incremental expense, we are confident that it’s the best solution when you look at the whole picture.
