Originally Posted by Botnst

Not in nearly 40 years. This past couple of years I have seriously begun to consider growing tobacco and selling tobacco without paying taxes, when I retire. My current job puts me at the mercy of lie detectors and urine and blood tests without warning so I stay away from illegal substances and from people who use them. I haven't yet actually been tested, but it goes with the work I do.

Bottom line: I like the toys and this is the price I pay. No regrets. But when I retire I'm going to be, The Dudester!

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