Why Are Bedbugs Making Such A Comeback?

Why Are Bed Bugs Resurging?

Bed bugs are common in many parts of the world. The resurgence of bedbugs is believed to be a result of internal travel and changes in modern pest control methods. These pests were common in the 1940′s and 1950′s. DDT was commonly used in the 1940′s and 1950′s for many insects and was quite effective against bed bugs, almost eliminating them within the U.S. Since then, not a lot of research has been done. In the 1970′s DDT was banned, and pest control has evolved into less frequent applications of more targeted products, often pest specific, such as cockroach baits. Many products since the 1950′s have not been tested on bed bugs and do not list them on the label, and worse yet, they don’t allow the treatment sites where bed bugs harbor, like the mattress and box spring. Only since 2000 have researchers and manufacturers been researching, testing, and training on these difficult pests.

One of the major concerns in the resurgence of bedbugs is their ability to spread quickly. As you may have heard, bed bugs are skilled hitchhikes on clothing, furniture, suitcases, seats of public transportation means, etc. Again, knowing about bed bugs and their habits will minimize the risk of their spread from one area to another, which is key to a successful bed bug management/eradication.

Avoiding bed bug encounters will be the only reliable way to ensure they don’t spread into your own home. If you are planning on traveling, it might be a good idea to check out any recent reports. As soon as you notice you have a bedbug problem, seek out the services of a Minnesota pest control expert right away!