We eradicated bedbugs so thoroughly in the 50s that generations who came later suspected they weren’t anymore real than jackalopes and snipes. But since we banned DDT, the pesticide that kills bedbugs best, they’re back again. And they’re terrible.
Josh and Chuck tackle a pest problem that's making a major comeback: bedbugs! They explore why these creepy blood-suckers nearly disappeared in the 1950s thanks to DDT, and how international travel and pesticide bans allowed them to resurface in cities like New York and Philadelphia over the last two decades. The guys break down bedbug behavior, explain why they're so hard to eliminate despite modern pest control methods, and offer practical advice on everything from inspecting hotel rooms to heat treatments and professional extermination options.
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