J-150 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) infested is a strong word, where did you hear about this? Bed bugs are a serious issue in all major cities. They also get into cars, buses and subways. Those areas typically are ignored by exterminators. You also won't hear about it from the transit authorities, politicians or mainstream media for reasons of outcry. But you will be able to read first hand accounts from people that ride transit and see the critters crawling on the seats. You can Google "(your city name) transit bedbugs" You'll get tons of hits. Edited March 24, 2016 by J-150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Google Detroit bus bedbugs Then go to therapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Bed bugs are a serious issue in all major cities. They also get into cars, buses and subways. Those areas typically are ignored by exterminators. You also won't hear about it from the transit authorities, politicians or mainstream media for reasons of outcry. But you will be able to read first hand accounts from people that ride transit and see the critters crawling on the seats. You can Google "(your city name) transit bedbugs" You'll get tons of hits. I found a story from 4 years ago about bedbugs found in WMATA's (DC) headquarters. Absolutely nothing about them in the trains though. Buses, though, I don't know. But then, I never rode the Metrobus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 GMC Acadia---------------------------------bedbugs....boy talk about going completely off topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Bed bugs are a serious issue in all major cities. They also get into cars, buses and subways. Those areas typically are ignored by exterminators. You also won't hear about it from the transit authorities, politicians or mainstream media for reasons of outcry. But you will be able to read first hand accounts from people that ride transit and see the critters crawling on the seats. You can Google "(your city name) transit bedbugs" You'll get tons of hits. it sound like a Trumpism. just because you heard someone say something that doesn't make it true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I found a story from 4 years ago about bedbugs found in WMATA's (DC) headquarters. Absolutely nothing about them in the trains though. Buses, though, I don't know. But then, I never rode the Metrobus. I think googling Hotels with bedbugs is a better bet, since hotels usually have....... beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 it sound like a Trumpism. just because you heard someone say something that doesn't make it true. And I suppose news outlets don't count? Seriously, a simple google search will yield a bunch of storied from various media outlets all over the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 And I suppose news outlets don't count? Seriously, a simple google search will yield a bunch of storied from various media outlets all over the country. about bedbugs on transit vehicles? I'm sure but to say they are infested is being dramatic, bedbugs can be everywhere.including airplanes it is no more less resonable that people should stop flying or stop sleeping at hotels than it is to suggest people Stop riding buses because of bedbugs. http://www.forbes.com/sites/melaniehaiken/2011/11/21/bed-bugs-on-airplanes-how-to-fly-bed-bug-free/#66bb78b97dd5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 about bedbugs on transit vehicles? I'm sure but to say they are infested is being dramatic, bedbugs can be everywhere.including airplanes it is no more less resonable that people should stop flying or stop sleeping at hotels than it is to suggest people Stop riding buses because of bedbugs. http://www.forbes.com/sites/melaniehaiken/2011/11/21/bed-bugs-on-airplanes-how-to-fly-bed-bug-free/#66bb78b97dd5 No, of course not. That's a risk you take with all of those things. I don't believe I ever suggested people stop using public transit because of bed bugs. I'm not naive enough to think that's even possible, especially for people who live in inner cities who have no other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 You may not agree Biker, but bedbugs are becoming a major issue in North America. Public health units and exterminators alike will tell you they are increasing at an alarming rate and are only getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 You may not agree Biker, but bedbugs are becoming a major issue in North America. Public health units and exterminators alike will tell you they are increasing at an alarming rate and are only getting worse. Biker works for a transit authority so he's a bit sensitive on the subject of bedbugs in buses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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