Submitted by "Bugged out in NYC" on 09/04/2007

It started slowly - a few bites that I attributed to "no-see-ums" - nasty little biting gnats that came in through my open kitchen window. When it increased, I realized I had a different problem - sure enough, when I turned over the mattress, there they were - nasty little buggers. I have hardwood floors throughout, and no old basboards for them to hide behind, but I thoroughly vacuumed, washed and poisoned everything (and I mean EVERYTHING.) Got a dust-mite-proof zippered cover for the mattress and boxspring and am praying for the best. I hear there is a massive infestation in offices in Midotwn (where I work) so I am alerting my office manager to the problem.