Bed Bugs are on the rise in New York City! The common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) is responsible for the infestation of numerous homes, hotels, and transportation systems in the United States and Internationally. In 2005, bed bugs were an issue of developing countries and occurred most often in travelers (cdc.gov). Now bed bug incursions can be found throughout the United States, more importantly in NYC. Infestations mainly occur in unsanitary conditions or latch on to used furniture and mattresses often discarded on the streets (nyc.gov). Although bed bugs are not known to transmit disease, the nuisance created from sleepless nights, allergic reactions from bites, and the economic hardship motivates people to seek illegal treatment. The emerging