December 12th, 2017
Bed bugs are spreading rapidly within the United States. Bed bug researchers have observed that bed bug reservoirs are developing among the lower socioeconomic classes due to the cost of control. People who require home visits usually have a long list of economic problems. Bed bugs infestations are just another problem that they cannot afford to deal with. Consequently, if a few bed bugs become established in a low income situation it is very likely that an infestation will develop. Healthcare and social workers that routinely visit clients’ homes as a part of their job are at risk for contacting bed bugs. Service workers need to be bed bug conscious if they are to avoid transporting bed bugs in their cars, taking bed bugs to the office, or even taking bed bugs home with them.Also, service workers must beware of transporting bed bugs from one client to another.