Bed bug populations have risen sharply since the ban in 1972 of the pesticide commonly known as DDT. Another possible contributor is the increase in international travel. Bed bugs do not cause illnesses, although they are known to harbor some pathogens, according to the University of Kentucky. Bed bug infestations are stressful and expensive. The best way to control bed bugs is by not getting them in the first place.
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