Over the last few years Bed Bugs have burst back onto the global scene after a long dormant period. Fortunately, State and local governments are just starting to catch up to the problem. As, the world catches up, you can expect to see more regulations and laws passed in the coming years. Government Involvement in the re-emergence of the Bed Bug Issue The Center for Disease Control For over 60 years, the CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. The CDC is committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability, thereby ensuring a long, productive, healthy life for all people. In the last few years the CDC has spearheaded a campaign to spread information on how best to deal with bed bugs. The following links are a selection of articles published on the CDC government website.

• • Bed Bugs Page Link

 

• • Bed Bug Infestations in an Urban Environment

 

• • Report on French Bedbug breakout

 

• • CDC Images of Bedbugs

 

• • EPA National Bed Bug Summit Recommendations

 

• Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2008 (H.R. 6068)