Bedbugs are tiny insects that live in mattresses and carpet, emerging at night to feed on the blood of humans or animals sleeping nearby. These insects can be difficult to get rid of, and they're gross. They're also making a comeback in many parts of the world.
Bedbugs were very uncommon in the US before the ban on DDT in the early 1970's. DDT was very effective against bedbugs. With world travel being common today, bedbugs are on the rise. Peop...