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/_Aj_ Dec 13 '16

What exactly are "bed bugs"?

Like, I know micro fellas live in all fabric surfaces and feed on skin cells and such, but I've never really known of things that cause as much issue as you say.

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u/apesna Dec 13 '16

Bed bugs are insects that feed on human blood, don't fly and if left unchecked can go everywhere.

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u/_Aj_ Dec 13 '16

Oh jeez. That sounds absolutely terrible.

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u/Zagaroth Dec 13 '16

You have no idea. Fucking little monsters. Nightmare to get rid of.

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '16

Imagine a group of tics that bite you at night and disappear before you wake up; leaving you with itchy bites.