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What do you think is causing the comeback of bedbugs in the United States?
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Answer by maiax
because of the growing number of beds?
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immigrants…
Really where are they? I won’t sleep with them, lol!
International travel.
To a lesser extent, poor hygiene. Super immune bedbugs, perhaps.
-Ted
bugs I think.
there is a comeback of bed bugs…i’d have to say lack of clean people
the warm weather across the country
immagrants
no of course not i dont think anybody is causing the bedbugs again man
International travel, definitely.
the godlessness of the american people
All the Mexicans!
Nasty people sleeping in nasty beds doing nasty things spread the nasty buts.
simple
lack of careful cleaning!!
It must be global warming. Doesn’t that cause everything?
Chigger please.
immigrants. cant the US government make immigrants take a bath in the airport so it wont spread out?
also i think its the hotels lack of cleaness.
Black people. ☺
It’s mostly a problem in hotels. And it’s because hotel room cleaning staff isn’t doing a good enough job, or they’re just cutting corners.
I always check behind the headboards, that’s where they stay during the daytime.
foreigners
people not buying new mattresses every year . YUK !!
Stupid racist trash.
dirty immigrants and nasty guests. i’m glad i don’t have to stay in hotels too much
global warming! ha ha ha
I think its due to traveling, immigrants, i have no idea… but damn its so gross I am able to go live in a dorm room this fall and Yahoo said that thats a place where they might be!!!!!!! God, I am so grossed out.
The lack of DDT. It is an extremely powerful and deadly pesticide. Unfortunately, it harmed lots of non-insect life. But for killing bugs nothing worked better.
They used to drive through the streets just spraying the stuff out of the trucks. I amazed we still have lady bugs.
Bedbugs, or SCABIES, have always been around around and probably always will be. I don’t think they are making a comeback–they never really left.
possibly immigrants (who carry blankets with them) or maybe the hot temperature is ideal for the growth of bedbugs.
I just read that it’s a combination of factors like increased international travel, immigration and less toxic insecticides. And it’s not necessarily an indicator of poor hygene (sp?), either.
I saw a special on 20/20 about this. It comes mostly from travellers. Bed bugs aren’t only in the ratty motels, they have found them in very well known 5 Star Hotels. Bed bugs will get into luggage’s, and spread that way. So, if you are every staying away from home, check for bed bugs before you use the bed! You can’t do this by simply checking under the sheets. Bed bugs usually come out at night when you are already fast asleep. Checking the back of the headboard is the best way. If you see any spots or cracks, there is a possibility that it has bed bugs. Contact hotel management right away. Also, keep your luggage’s closed!
Increased international travel and immigration may be partially to blame. The bugs may be hitching a ride in the luggage or clothing of travelers which could explain the high concentration of the pests in cities like Atlanta and New York, which attract a lot of international traffic. Reports of bedbugs have significantly increased in U.S. cities especially in hotels, hospitals and college dormitories — all places with high resident turnover.
Another factor is a change in pest control practices. Companies are spraying more responsibly now. Instead of indiscriminately saturating the perimeter of all rooms, they often use more conservative measures and do large-scale spray treatments only when there’s an infestation. As a result of consumer demand, less toxic chemicals are also being used.
Experts say bedbugs are not necessarily an indicator of unsanitary conditions.