This is not the first time I’ve said it, but it is not a great time to equate the word “bedbug” with cute and cuddly creatures or children’s bedtime fun.

See: The BEDBUG Blog: Bedbug is COMING! (which appears to be marketing both a charming fuzzy creature and a book entitled, “The Bed Bug Who Wouldn’t Bite”).

This bedbug says “cute” things like,

The way things are going, I’ll just bet I’m snuggled up in lots of Christmas stockings. Hey! Maybe I’ll even be able to get SOME SLEEP!

You and me both, buddy!

No one who knew about the resurgence of blood-sucking bed bugs would find bed bugs in Christmas stockings to be a charming idea.

Compare this Bed Bug Blog, with this Bed Bug Blog.Similar Posts:

• Bed Bugs and Christmas
• bed bugs: not fun anymore!
• Twas the Night Before Christmas: Bedbug Remix
• Baked Bed Bugs spreading holiday cheer, in the form of bed bug carcasses
• Renting a handbag? Maybe not such a good idea bed bug-wise.

Slightly delayed news round-up:

newyorkshitty.com » ‘Tis The Season: Don’t Let The Bedbugs Bite!

miss heather of newyorkshitty.com shares a current photo of suspected bed bug refuse at the Astral Apartments in Greenpoint, and shares an article from exactly 121 years ago, decrying the need for “quality affordable housing”, free of vermin.

Glenwood Springs Post Independent – Valley News (Colorado)

“Tom Cornwell, president of the Colorado Pest Control Association, will be speaking to representatives from hotels and motels, … and public and housing personnel from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 7.” Public education is the key to beating bed bugs.

Stamford, CT: The Advocate – Flooding and failing health leave residents seeking help (flood evacuees get bed bugs in hotel)

“During the spring nor’easter, a Stamford senior housing complex was flooded, and residents were forced to move to a hotel temporarily. Upon returning home, residents discovered their building was infested with bed bugs.”

Some Crazy Garbage: Away, ye critters

A blogger’s first-hand account of a Pest Control Operator’s visit. Yes, google alerts sends me multiple such posts a day from various “newbites” around the world. But this one was entertaining to read, even as it conveyed the tale of woe you have come to expect.

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• Stamford Manor residents have had bed bugs for three years!
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• Surrey, B.C. public housing infested with bed bugs
• German couple surprised by bed bugs in Cortez, Colorado hotel