Do you have Bedbugs?

I found an article on NPR's website particularly disturbing today. It's focal point was on the resurgence of bedbug infestations across the U.S. My reaction to the wild numbers of bedbugs being found is similar to the feeling I used to get in elementary school after a lice outbreak. Unfortunately it is only 10am and my mind is now playing tricks on me, making me belief that I am itching from bedbugs. This article proves more problematic to my life today than helpful because in their efforts to bring awareness and prevention of a problem, it has created a problem in my mind. You see, bed bugs are not known to transfer disease or cause any other life-altering issue other than being an annoying nuisance. An annoying nuisance is exactly what they have become in my thoughts today. The article tells how virtually impossible in can be to spot a bed bug infestation because they are so small and hide during the day;therefore, one must have night vision to locate the nests. It then explains how they can get into practically anything that would be on or around a bed, such as clothing, sheets, suitcases, etc. Then to put the icing on the cake, the article closes with ideas that are a complete hassle for prevention or extermination. Not only do you have to clean, vacuum and scrub all of your belonging to hopefully rid your home from bedbugs, BUT you basically cannot visibly confirm whether your efforts have been successful!!! Frustrated is not nearly a powerful enough word to express my high-drama emotions for this article as I scratch my back against my computer chair. Flees, lice and other tiny pests I can handle and exterminate, but this bedbug mystery pushed me over the limit. Call me crazy if you'd like but see for yourself at  http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103091338