an Op-Ed piece in the August 8, 2010 NY TImes by entomologist May Berenbaum
Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius), once a rarity, over the past decade have become ubiquitous pests. "Global travelers now bring in a steady supply from around the world, inconspicuously undeclared in checked bags and carry-on luggage. Today, bedbugs have been found in all 50 states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico and American Samoa, and bedbug-related calls to pest control operators are escalating at a fantastic rate. From June 2009 to June 2010, there were more than 31,000 calls in New York City alone."
Dr. Berenbaum's chatty, informative editorial, This Bedbug's Life, is a must-read for anyone interested in or bothered by these unlovable vermin.
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