Perhaps Plainfielders should prepare for what is probably inevitable: the invasion of bedbugs.
While bedbugs have gotten considerable attention in larger cities over the last few months (a search on the NY Times turned up 7,380 results), little has been said of New Jersey.
Until now.
Assemblywoman Joan Quigley (D-Hudson) testified at a national summit on bedbugs yesterday that they are becoming a scourge once again, and discussed her proposed legislation to require health inspectors to oversee extermination of infestations in New Jersey. Her bill, which passed the Assembly, is currently bottled up in the Senate.
Meanwhile, I have learned that bedbugs are already an issue in Elizabeth.
Does that mean their relentless march will reach Plainfield?
What did they use to say in the '60s: Arm yourself or harm yourself?
You may want to read some how-to tips here.
- Jersey Journal: "Bedbugs on Quigley's agenda at national summit"
- Bergen Record: "Bedbugs making a comeback, legislator says"
- NYTimes: "Keeping those bedbugs from biting"
-- Dan Damon
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2 comments:
Dan,
The creepy crawlers are already here, and they are difficult to get rid of. Be wary of overseas trips and visitors. They travel well. Keep suitcases off the floor when staying in hotels, yes, even the expensive ones get them. When renting to the illegals, find out where they are getting the furniture from. Dumpster diving can yield great treasures, but many times, thats the way to help contain them. You throw it out and they bring it back in. Fun fun for all!
Bed bugs have been an issue among families living in multi-family houses for some time in Plainfield. This is the first I'm hearing of a "surge."
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