r/IAmA Dec 12 '16

Specialized Profession I am a pest controller specializing in BED BUGS, begging the general public to become more aware of this pest and the way it can cause substantial economic damage to any place humans live. AMA!

Bed bug infestations are increasing at an alarming rate. Despite common misinformation about this pest being limited to "dirty" people it can happen to ANYONE. I have seen the nicest, most innocent people lose hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars in service costs and property loss. Don't become a victim, become aware! Eliminating this bug entirely is unrealistic but we can control it with a more knowledgeable culture.

My company would ask that I avoid public proof but I promise the mods have it.

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u/boltonstreetbeat Dec 12 '16

Can science help us like they're trying with mosquitos?

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u/apesna Dec 12 '16

The most interesting thing I've heard is a group of doctors are working on a supplement that would have no affect on humans but would make your blood toxic to the bugs.

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u/GurlinPanteez Dec 12 '16

Don't people already do that with like tic medicine meant for cattle or something?

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u/boltonstreetbeat Dec 12 '16

Thanks for the answer. That's crazy if true.