Originally Posted by cmac2012

All this thread needs is a poll on whether or not you've had to deal with the buggers in person. I've not been cursed with them . . . yet, knock on wood.

The Daily Show had a bit on them, including an eductional video (Sundance channel) starring Isabella Rossellini that has to be seen to be believed.

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-august-24-2010/bed-bug---beyond