They were introduced into North America in the 1700s with the early European colonists. Bed bugs were well controlled through the 1950s until chemicals like DDT were banned. Now, however, they have made a comeback and can be found throughout Florida and the entire United States.
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Bed bugs are hard to control without help from a licensed commercial pesticide applicator. These professionals are trained to detect and isolate bed bug.