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It's time to re-evaluate the ban on DDT and get rid of these pests.
Related to the Stink Bug, once you have an infestation, that smell will never leave your mind.
It has nothing to do with cleanliness, and everything to do with BLOOD, ACCESS and modern insecticides which are marginally effective against this bug.
Mine were hiding in the cracks between a mirror behind my bed and the molding, as well as cracks in the wood flooring. I am highly reactive to the bites, with them literally giving me a headache from the itchiness and discomfort.
How did they get there? Pigeons in NYC nest on or about Air Conditioners and carry bed bugs to new and interesting destinations.
I wouldn't wish an infestation on anyone... it's horrific... I slept with the lights on, and could still feel them crawling on my scalp.
How did I solve it? I used "flea bombs" double the recommended dose, and that seemed to put them on the run for awhile, and then I just moved out.
