There are some who say it's the pest of the 21st century. I don't want to scare anybody, but it could become a much bigger issue.

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If a person has a flea infestation, it is time to call a professional pest control company to treat the problem quickly and effectively. If someone has a severe reaction to flea bites, they should take precaution and seek immediate medical attention.

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Travelers need to be aware of the problem and the hospitality industry needs to be aggressive in treating rooms.

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The pest control industry is continually growing as prevention has become the strategy of choice.

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I would not say it's an epidemic by any stretch, but it is a problem. We used to get one or two calls a year ... Now we're getting one or two calls a week.

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You could buy it over the counter. It was just a whole different world.

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Homeowners are staying in hotels, picking up bedbugs in their suitcases and bringing them home.

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People don't want to tell you they have them.

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