“The Perfect Parasite” …Except When They’re In Your Halls!
Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Bedbugs are the “perfect” parasite…perfect if you’re a bedbug, that is. If you’re one of its victims, or operating a residence hall, the bedbug’s annoying abilities to avoid quick detection, thrive in all sorts of environments and survive attempts at eradication are perfectly maddening.
Thanks to a nationwide “epidemic” of infestations, bedbugs are now mainstream news. However, there’s a silver lining to this problem (the silver lining isn’t dotted with bedbugs; I checked). Greater public awareness of bedbugs will assist considerably in the fight against them. Helping in the education effort is pieces such as this fascinating interview with a pest management expert on NPR’s Fresh Air.
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